Certified Nursing and Rehabilitation Aide

Certified Nursing and Rehabilitation Aide

Salary

$39,728.00 - $53,248.00 Annually

Location

Wheaton, IL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-00037

Department

Kenneth Moy DuPage Care Center

Opening Date

04/02/2026

Hours

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm

• Description
• Benefits
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POSITION SUMMARY

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Certified Nursing and Rehabilitation Aide within the Kenneth Moy Care Center. This position will have the opportunity to provide restorative and maintenance programs to residents of the Care Center. Work involves promoting resident's ability to maintain or improve their highest level of function and as safely as possible.

The current shift available is within the Physical Therapy department: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Personal days

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit: Employees Benefit Information

For detailed information on paid time off, visit: AFSCME Council 31 - Care Center.pdf (Download PDF reader)

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 $19.10:

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 assigned to the AFSCME (Care Center) Council 31 Bargaining Unit

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include:

• Assists in developing and administering restorative programs (e.g., walking, transfers, bed mobility, etc.) on an individual basis and completes subsequent documentation as directed by a registered nurse.
• Administers rehabilitative and maintenance programs (e.g., hydrotherapy, range of motion, resistive exercises, etc.) on a group or individual basis and completes subsequent documentation as developed by a physical therapist.
• Acts as a team leader for the Certified Nursing Aides on the unit in carrying out activities of daily living (ADL) programs and bowel and bladder programs.
• Assists in instructing residents, family members, and staff on necessary exercise programs and rehabilitation techniques.
• Assists in developing care plans and task list and entering them in electronic medical record.
• Assists in completing sections of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and entering those sections into the electronic medical record.
• Routine audits &assisting as needed in completing CNA ADL & restorative program documentation.
• Participates in departmental meetings, patient care conferences and in-services training sessions
• Assists in the maintenance, storage, use, and cleaning of supplies and equipment
• Assists in assigning wheelchairs to residents
• Depending on assignment, may act as CNA and provide resident care (e.g. changes, feeds, bathes residents, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

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

• Completion of a High school Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma

• Two(2) years of experience as a Certified Nurse's Aide

• Completion of the State of Illinois Certified Nurse's Aide Training program and a passing score on the State of Illinois Competency test; registered as active with a clear record on the State of Illinois registry

• Certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Nursing Assistant (CNRA) or Restorative Nursing Aide is required within six(6) months of employment

A post offer physical is required.

A pre-employment background check is required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

The work will occur in an office and field environment and regularly includes working with residents and attending to their daily needs. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to quiet.

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.

To learn more details, visit our Benefits page.

01

Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02

This position requires completion of the State of Illinois Certified Nurses Aide Training program and a passing score on the State of Illinois Competency test, and registered as active with a clear record on the State of Illinois registry. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have two (2) or more years of experience working as a Certified Nurses Aide (CNA)?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess any of the certifications listed below? Select all that apply.

• Certified Rehabilitation Nursing Assistant (CNRA)
• Restorative Nursing Aide
• None of the above but I am willing to obtain the required certification within 6 months

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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Employer County of DuPage

Address 421 N. County Farm Road

Wheaton, Illinois, 60187

Phone (630) 407-6300

Website https://www.dupagecounty.gov