CNA-PRN for ALL SHIFTS

Providence Healthcare and Rehab Center in Downers Grove, Illinois facility is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant (s) PRN (as needed) for ALL SHIFTS to join its clinical team in delivering quality care to its residents in efforts to improve overall quality of life.

One must be available to work one weekend per month & work 2 Holidays per year. 

The primary role is to protect, sustain, and nurture the elders by providing assistance with activities of daily living, and meeting other needs as required.  The core goal of the work of the care partner will be to provide assistance, which promotes quality of life and a positive elder hood. The responsibilities of the care partner includes care of the elder and the elders’ environment, including cooking, laundry, and housekeeping.   

• Assist with the admissions process and greet residents and family members.
• Provide family style care to the residents, being “one of the family”.
• Responsible for cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.
• Make fluids and snacks available between meals and at bedtime.
• Assist in toileting, bathing, and daily grooming of assigned residents.
• Support and represent the mission of Providence as shown by your actions while on duty. 
• Maintain a calm, pleasant living environment for the residents.
• Document changes in medical condition to the appropriate nurses on duty.
• Give and receive shift reports to ensure consistent medical care is delivered.
• Measure and record vital signs as necessary or instructed.
• Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet.

Requirements

• Must have a compassionate, empathetic and nurturing personality.
• Must truly have a desire to care for the elderly.
• Must be mature and career minded.
• Must have a Nursing Assistant Certification for the State of Illinois.
• Previous experience in long-term care is a plus.

EOE

Providence Life Services is seeking C.N.A's to provide resident and nursing care according to physician’s orders and in conformance with recognized nursing techniques and procedures, established standards, and administrative policies. Maintaining accurate and complete records of nursing observations and care. Performs all functions in compliance with CDC, OSHA, JCAHO, State and Federal Regulatory bodies. Communicates and interprets the goals of care to the resident and family/caregiver.

Providence Life Services is a certified Great Place to Work employer. Please visit our GPTW webpage at: https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7021858