About the job
Our organization is a top-tier provider of rehabilitation services, long-term care, and skilled nursing care to patients in the Chicago vicinity. Our utmost priority is to offer excellent care to our patients, and our team of proficient healthcare experts is committed to helping patients attain their optimal health and well-being.
We are looking for empathetic and proficient Certified Nursing Aides to join our team based in Chicago. By joining us as a Certified Nursing Aide, you will be vital in providing exceptional and compassionate care to our patients.
Essential Duties
- Assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing patients.
- Helping patients move around safely and comfortably, including transferring and positioning them in bed or chairs.
- Responding to patient calls and reporting any concerns to nursing staff.
- Assisting with medical procedures, such as taking specimens for lab tests.
- Monitoring and recording patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature.
- Assisting with meal preparation and feeding patients who need help.
- Keeping patients' living spaces clean and tidy, including changing bed linens and tidying the room.
- Providing emotional support and companionship to patients who may feel lonely or anxious.
- Maintaining patient records and documenting care provided.
- Following infection control protocols to prevent the spread of diseases.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay rate of $18 to $21
- Part-time & full-time positions available, day and night shifts, shift differentials
- Career growth and training and development opportunities
- 401K Savings and Investment Plan
- Dental, vision, and health insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Training
- Paid sick leaves and holidays
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 18 years old and above
- Willingness to be trained
- Proof of Vaccination required
- Physically fit to perform tasks that require lifting or transferring patients
- BLS Certification/First Aid encouraged but not required
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills