Certified Nursing Associate - Wheaton, IL, United States - County of DuPage, CO

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    Salary : $36, $49,587.20 Annually

    Location : Wheaton, IL

    Job Type: Full-time

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    Department: Kenneth Moy DuPage Care Center

    Opening Date: 04/29/2024

    Closing Date: Continuous

    Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. including every other Saturday, weekend, evenings and holidays as scheduled for special events

    POSITION SUMMARY

    We are pleased to announce a new job opportunity at DuPage County government for a Certified Nursing Associate within the Kenneth Moy DuPage Care Center. This position will provide support to residents during recreation activities and other services within the Recreation Therapy Division at DuPage Care Center.

    The hourly tenure payment is based on years of experience as a C.N.A. and is in addition to the base hourly pay rate of $17.34.

    Experience as a Certified Nursing Aide Hourly Tenure Payment

    1 Year $1.50
    2 Years $2.50
    3 Years $3.50
    4 Years $4.50
    5 Years $5.50
    6 or more Years $6.50

    This position is included in the Bargaining Unit of AFSCME, Council 31

    DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Responsibilities include :
    • Ensures needed supplies accompany residents on outings.
    • Guides Recreation/Life Enrichment Staff and volunteers during food related activities and outings.
    • Operates the wheelchair lift. Secures residents, wheelchairs, and walkers in the vehicle per requirements.
    • Transfers residents from wheelchair to vehicle chair as needed. .
    • Helps coordinate unit based, facility based, and community based recreational events with the support of the Recreation/Life Enrichment Staff
    • Reviews resident diet and food consistency needs prior to delivery of meals and snacks at All House Events and Outings
    • Consults with licensed nursing staff regarding residents' diet and food consistency needs.
    • Oversees meals and provides hands-on feeding assistance to residents with altered diets or complicated feeding needs.
    • Provides support for resident ADL's during Recreation/Life Enrichment Activities as needed.
    REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

    Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

    • Completion of the State of Illinois Certified Nurse's Aide Training Program

    • Passing score on the State of Illinois Competency test

    • Must be registered as active with a clear record on the State of Illinois registry

    • Must be 18 years of age or older

    Candidates that have the State of Illinois Certified Nurse's Aide Training Program completed
    without a passing score on the State of Illinois Competency test must receive a passing score within 120 days of employment.

    A post-offer physical is required.
    A pre-employment background check is required.
    Physical Requirements and Work Environment

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and reach with hands and/or arms to provide personal care, crouch or stoop and lift and transfer a maximum of 50 lbs. independently

    DuPage County offers a complete benefit package to full-time employees including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. Limited benefits are also offered for eligible part-time positions.

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    01

    This position requires completion of the State of Illinois Certified Nurse's Aide Training program. Do you posses this requirement?
    • Yes
    • No
    02

    This position requires a passing score on the State of Illinois Competency test or the ability to obtain a passing score on the State of Illinois Competency test must receive a passing score within 120 days of employment. Do you meet this requirement?
    • Yes
    • No
    03

    Are you registered as active with a clear record on the State of Illinois registry?
    • Yes
    • No
    04

    Are you 18 years of age or older?
    • Yes
    • No
    05

    Are you able to perform the following, with or without an accommodation?Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.
    • Yes
    • No
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