What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) position at Elgin Home?
Benefits/Perks
- Able to provide quality care in a small home-like environment with six residents
- Competitive Compensation
Job Summary
We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team. In this position, you will assist our six young people with their daily living needs, provide compassionate care, and generally increase their quality of life. Responsibilities may include monitoring vital signs, assisting with personal care, following goals determined by the Physical and occupational therapists, providing social opportunities for residents, going on outings or to appointments with residents, and communicating well with residents, staff, consultants and families. The ideal candidate is compassionate, reliable, friendly, and able to manage time well.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily living activities
- Assist with personal hygiene needs and dressing
- Assist with physical and occupational therapy goals
- Able to learn new clinical skills
- Provide a friendly, caring and supportive environment for our residents
- Monitor vital signs
- Collaborate well with co-workers, supervisor, consultants and families
- Complete paperwork in a timely manner
- Neat and tidy and able to perform some general household tasks
Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- Valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
- First aid and CPR certified preferred
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal spills
- Ability to lift heaving objects
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Compassionate, respectful, ethical
- Able to pass Livescan background check and drug test
Salary : $20