Certified Nursing Associate - Recreation Therapy Division

We are pleased to announce a new job opportunity at DuPage County government for a Certified Nursing Associate within the Kenneth Moy DuPage Care Center. This position will provide support to residents during recreation activities and other services within the Recreation Therapy Division at DuPage Care Center.This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Personal daysTo learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit : Employees Benefit InformationFor detailed information on paid time off, visit : AFSCME Council 31 - Care Center.pdfThe hourly tenure payment is based on years of experience as a C.N.A. and is in addition to the base hourly pay rate of $17.68. Experience as a Certified Nursing Aide             Hourly Tenure Payment1 Year                                                                     $1.502 Years                                                                   $2.503 Years                                                                   $3.504 Years                                                                   $4.505 Years                                                                   $5.506  or more Years                                                    $6.50                        This position is included in the Bargaining Unit of AFSCME, Council 31 DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerResponsibilities include :

• Ensures needed supplies accompany residents on outings.
• Guides Recreation / Life Enrichment Staff and volunteers during food related activities and outings.
• Operates the wheelchair lift. Secures residents, wheelchairs, and walkers in the vehicle per requirements.
• Transfers residents from wheelchair to vehicle chair as needed. .
• Helps coordinate unit based, facility based, and community based recreational events with the support of the Recreation / Life Enrichment Staff
• Reviews resident diet and food consistency needs prior to delivery of meals and snacks at All House Events and Outings
• Consults with licensed nursing staff regarding residents' diet and food consistency needs.
• Oversees meals and provides hands-on feeding assistance to residents with altered diets or complicated feeding needs.
• Provides support for resident ADL's during Recreation / Life Enrichment Activities as needed.   Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience :
• Completion of the State of Illinois Certified Nurse's Aide Training Program
• Passing score on the State of Illinois Competency test
• Must be registered as active with a clear record on the State of Illinois registry
• Must be 18 years of age or olderCandidates that have the State of Illinois Certified Nurse's Aide Training Program completedwithout a passing score on the State of Illinois Competency test must receive a passing score within 120 days of employment.A post-offer physical is required.A pre-employment background check is required.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and reach with hands and / or arms to provide personal care, crouch or stoop and lift and transfer a maximum of 50 lbs. independently

Salary : $3 - $5