CNA, Healthcare Nursing

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Employment Type: Full-Time (FT) / Part-Time (PT)
Department: Nursing
Reports To: CNA Supervisor and Shift Nurse
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Supervises: None

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a vital part of the multidisciplinary care team, supporting nurses, physicians, and other healthcare staff. CNAs provide direct, resident-centered care under the supervision of an LPN or RN and assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

CNAs serve as a key liaison between residents and the nursing/medical staff, ensuring consistent, safe, and high-quality care while respecting resident preferences and rights. Due to their close involvement in daily routines, CNAs are often the first to notice changes in a resident’s condition and play a critical role in early identification of potential health issues.

All care is provided within the scope of practice as outlined by Illinois State CNA training requirements.

• Champion safe, resident-centered care free from abuse and neglect.

• Assist residents with personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, and toileting using proper techniques while honoring resident rights and preferences.
• Provide care that maintains healthy skin integrity.
• Contribute to care planning by sharing resident observations and preferences with the nurse or CNA Supervisor.
• Respond promptly and courteously to call lights and notify nursing staff when interventions are required.
• Assist residents with walking, transfers, repositioning, and use of mobility devices using proper techniques.
• Help prevent pressure injuries and maintain skin integrity.
• Transport residents to dining areas, activities, and facility events.

• Obtain vital signs, height, and weight.
• Monitor food and fluid intake (I&O).
• Observe and report changes in condition to nursing staff.
• Monitor for skin breakdown, rashes, or wounds and document observations.
• Collect specimens such as urine, stool, and sputum as required.
• Serve meals and assist residents with eating while ensuring dietary needs are met.

• Follow proper hand hygiene at all times.
• Perform duties in accordance with infection prevention and safety protocols.
• Adhere to isolation precautions per CDC and facility policies.

• Accurately document care provided and report changes in resident condition.
• Immediately report any suspected abuse, neglect, or violation of resident rights.
• Participate in shift reports and walking rounds to ensure continuity of care.

• Provide companionship and emotional support to residents and families.
• Encourage residents to achieve their highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, and respect.
• Protect resident belongings and report missing items.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe resident rooms.
• Make beds and clean equipment after use.

• Assist nurses with basic medical tasks and treatments.
• Demonstrate understanding of asepsis and clean techniques.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharge processes.

• Stock nursing, CNA, and linen supplies as needed.

• Serve as a communication link between residents and the healthcare team.

• Perform repetitive tasks as needed.
• Assist in precepting and mentoring new CNAs when appropriate.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions.
• Accept additional duties as assigned in a cooperative and professional manner.
• Maintain professionalism, accountability, and adherence to dress code and attendance policies.
• Safeguard resident privacy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.
• Remain calm during emergency situations.
• Attend required in-service trainings and departmental meetings.

• Active Illinois CNA certification with no disqualifying offenses.
• Current CPR certification.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Strong time-management and multitasking abilities.
• Knowledge of geriatric care and resident needs.
• Calm demeanor in emotionally charged situations.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This position requires strength and stamina and may include:

• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Reading labels and hearing alarms, voices, and…