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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$37,664 / year median in Illinois
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Encompass Health is hiring a CNA to support patients in our inpatient rehabilitation hospital. In this vital role, you'll provide direct bedside care, assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, support mobility and therapy activities, and ensure a safe, clean environment. You'll collaborate closely with RNs, therapists, and physicians to reinforce care plans and document patient status accurately. Our patient-centered, team-focused culture emphasizes compassion, integrity, and continuous learning, offering specialty training, precepting, leadership pathways, and the chance to build a long-term career in post-acute rehabilitation care. Responsibilities Provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) Measure and record vital signs and report changes to nursing staff Assist with patient mobility, transfers, and positioning using safe techniques Support therapy and rehabilitation activities as directed by clinicians Maintain a clean, safe, and infection-controlled patient environment Accurately document care and observations in the EMRRespond promptly to call lights and patient needs Collaborate with RNs, therapists, and physicians to follow care plans Assist with patient admission, discharge, and transport processes Uphold Encompass Health's standards for compassion, integrity, and patient-centered care Required Skills Patient care Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) assistance Vital signs monitoring Inpatient rehabilitation support Infection control Mobility and transfer techniques Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation Basic life support (BLS) Safety and fall prevention Communication with interdisciplinary teams