Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA

**Must be C.N.A. certified or in the process of obtaining certification in IL**

Job Description: As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you are the front line of the Clinical Department. Your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect at The Grove Evanston by performing Activities of Daily Living, observing changes in condition, ensuring a safe environment, and maintaining education. Our residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they are comfortable and safe. Essential functions will include the following to name a few;

1. Provides quality nursing care to Guests in an environment that promotes their rights, dignity and freedom of choice.

2. Provides individualized attention, which encourages each Guests ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.

3. Carry out assignments required for the Guests activities of daily living (ADLs) which include but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.

4. Attends to individual needs of all Guests in regards to incontinent care, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communication and other needs.

5. Provides care that maintains each Guests skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears and other damage by changing incontinent Guests, turning, repositioning immobile Guests and by applying moisturizers to fragile skin and other areas.

6. Performs various tasks assigned by the floor nurse including checking vital signs, weighing Guests, applying creams/ointments and collecting specimens.

7. Must be knowledgeable of individual care plans and support the care planning process by providing supervisors with specific information and observations of the Guests needs, preferences and report any behavioral changes.

Pay: $18 - $24.50 per hour. This is an SEIU union position, the pay rates are non-negotiable as they are determined by the union agreement set forth by SEIU.

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Nursing? We are currently searching for Certified Nursing Assistants, CNAs to join our friendly, caring and supportive team! The Grove Evanston is rapidly growing and our team is looking to invest in Certified Nursing Assistants, CNAs by providing opportunities to further your career and with the tools and encouragement you need to succeed.

We offer great benefits including:

• Same Day Pay

• Medical, Vision, & Dental

• 401K with Employer Match

• Free Life Insurance

• Voluntary Benefits

• Sick and Vacation Time package

• Holiday Pay

• Shift Differential Pay

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Internal Growth Opportunities

• Proactive Health Management Wellness Program (PHMP)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Emergency Assistance Grant Program.

To be eligible for consideration applicants should have:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Valid, unencumbered Nursing Assistant Certification (C.N.A.) in the state of practice.

C.P.R. Certified where required in the state of practice.

The Grove Evanston is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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