Certified Nursing Assistant
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Dekalb Area Retirement Center
Dekalb, IL, US
Summary
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care, including assisting with activities of daily living and monitoring vital signs. They are also responsible for documenting observations and maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients.
Job Description
Description
SIGN ON BONUS UP TO $1400.00 DEPENDING ON STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT!
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team. The CNA will be responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping others.
Responsibilities:
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Take and record vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature
- Assist with mobility and transfers, including using assistive devices as needed
- Serve meals and assist with feeding as necessary
- Document patient care and observations accurately and timely
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Maintain a clean and safe patient environment
- Adhere to all facility policies and procedures
If you are a dedicated and compassionate CNA looking for a rewarding career with flexible scheduling, competitive benefits, and immediate PTO, we encourage you to join our team!
Requirements
Education:
- Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of two years of high school
Certification:
- Active CNA certification in the state of Illinois
Other:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk a minimum of 90% of working time
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English
- Basic computer skills
- Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care
Mission Statement: A faith-based not-for-profit community serving people 62 years and older through a continuum of services enhancing an individual’s quality of life.
Founded in 1980, Oak Crest is an independent not-for-profit community overseen by an ecumenical Board of Trustees. Oak Crest is committed to providing senior adults with comprehensive physical and social services while creating a quality of life characterized by independence and security.
Vision Statement: To be an innovative leader in senior adult services.
Our vision for the future is one of innovation. The changing and ever-evolving field of long-term care and service provides an opportunity for growth and development.
Value Statement: Service, People, & Community.
Oak Crest is a service-driven organization that values the extended community and the people who work and live at Oak Crest. With this in mind, we insure that resident needs and desires are not only met, but also anticipated. This is accomplished through training in the areas of communication, hospitality, and problem solving. At Oak Crest, we understand better than anyone that truly outstanding performances, the ones that seem so effortless, come about only through commitment, day in and day out, improving the quality of every detail, of every step, of every task.
Philosophy Statement: Everyone is encouraged to take action to exceed customer expectations.
Oak Crest is committed to providing individualized service to meet the current and future needs of the Oak Crest consumer. Each employee is educated and empowered to respond to the varied needs and desires of everyone with whom they come in contact.
Founded
1980
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
De Kalb, Illinois
Mission Statement: A faith-based not-for-profit community serving people 62 years and older through a continuum of services enhancing an individual’s quality of life.
Founded in 1980, Oak Crest is an independent not-for-profit community overseen by an ecumenical Board of Trustees. Oak Crest is committed to providing senior adults with comprehensive physical and social services while creating a quality of life characterized by independence and security.
Vision Statement: To be an innovative leader in senior adult services.
Our vision for the future is one of innovation. The changing and ever-evolving field of long-term care and service provides an opportunity for growth and development.
Value Statement: Service, People, & Community.
Oak Crest is a service-driven organization that values the extended community and the people who work and live at Oak Crest. With this in mind, we insure that resident needs and desires are not only met, but also anticipated. This is accomplished through training in the areas of communication, hospitality, and problem solving. At Oak Crest, we understand better than anyone that truly outstanding performances, the ones that seem so effortless, come about only through commitment, day in and day out, improving the quality of every detail, of every step, of every task.
Philosophy Statement: Everyone is encouraged to take action to exceed customer expectations.
Oak Crest is committed to providing individualized service to meet the current and future needs of the Oak Crest consumer. Each employee is educated and empowered to respond to the varied needs and desires of everyone with whom they come in contact.
Founded
1980
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
De Kalb, Illinois
