Certified Nursing Assistant PT

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) assists patients with activities of daily living to all patients and assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment under the direction of and supervision of the RN/LPN in charge of the team or unit. Scheduled workdays and times could vary and will include weekends and holidays.

• Supports and promotes an environment conducive with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the hospital.
• Provide care to surgical patients and patients here for therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Assist patient with changing into surgical attire and any pre‑op preps.
• Take and record vital signs as applicable in an accurate and concise method.
• Notify the nurse of changes in patient’s condition in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Assist patients with nourishment, activity, elimination, and cleanliness in a manner conducive to the patient’s comfort and safety.
• Keep written notes of specific assignments and record pertinent information about the patients.
• Promptly answer call lights.
• Transport patients as needed through the facility (example: escort patient/family to ambulatory room, assist with transporting patient to and from surgery).
• Maintain confidentiality of all patients, hospital, or physician related information.
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of equipment, work, and storage areas.
• Keep patient rooms neat and clean.
• Maintain orderly condition of assigned work area.
• Be knowledgeable of general hospital policies and procedures.
• Assist with clerical needs of department.
• Other duties may be assigned and are subject to change with or without prior notice.

• Complete assigned daily duties.
• Accept reassignment to other units if necessary.
• Follow expected work practices.
• Display thoroughness and accuracy of work.
• Work in a safe manner, including reporting unsafe equipment or environment.
• Be well organized, accept assignments willingly and accomplish them quickly.
• Anticipate problems and suggest solutions.
• Help with tasks not specifically assigned.
• Work steadily and always keep busy.
• Maintain knowledge and skills necessary to communicate and interact with patients, visitors, and staff in the following age groups:
  Infant, Pediatric/Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric.
• Possess the ability to work well with a diverse work team.
• Work under pressure with time constraints.
• Concentrate.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Have good mental health and emotional maturity.
• Maintain good personal grooming and hygiene.
• Recognize and respect the individual emotional, social, and cultural needs of patients, including their religious beliefs.
• Always preserve the dignity and respect of all patients.
• Display knowledge of sterile and non‑sterile supplies, equipment, and procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and practice Universal Precautions.
• Show willingness to perform a variety of minimal repetitive tasks that may involve unpleasant conditions while maintaining patience and tact.
• Possess a genuine interest and concern for geriatric and disabled persons.

(The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by Hillsboro Health.)

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Graduation from high school or GED is required.
• Must have the ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• CNA experience is helpful.

• Successful completion of a vocational program for nursing assistants including the State of Illinois Competency Exam or completion of required portion of an RN program.
• CPR certification.
• In compliance with Criminal Background Check requirements.

• Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing and walking.
• Required to climb, balance, stoop, and kneel.
• Required to use arms, hands, and fingers for repetitive grasping, pulling, and pushing.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, any workload exceeding 50 pounds will…