Full-Time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - AM Shift

Walworth County Judicial Center•Elkhorn, WI

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About The Position

Provide resident focused compassionate support with activities of daily living in accordance with assigned resident's plan of care. SCHEDULE Work Hours:6:30 am - 3:00 pm Hours Per Shift:8 Shifts Per Pay Period: 10 Position FTE: 1.0 Applications are being accepted from current County employees and members of the public. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Requirements

Formal Walworth County Electronic Application
Employment History Review
Verification of CNA Certification
Oral Department Interview
Reference Check
Background Check
Post Offer Physical Exam
Drug Screen
Other job related tests may be required.

Responsibilities

Report changes in resident's physical and/or mental status to the Unit RN or LPN immediately.
Provide personal hygiene including oral care, bathing, hair shampooing, shaving, skin care, nail care, and hand washing as well as assist with toileting including bowel and bladder retraining and perineal care.
Assist/perform resident mobility, transfers, ambulation, position changes and range of motion.
Serve residents meals and assist residents during meals.
Interpret modified diet menus and prepare accordingly.
Clean and sanitize food preparation utensils, dishes, equipment and resident serving/dining areas.
Monitor refrigerators for proper labeling, dating, storing, rotating and use of foods.
Order food supplies from the main kitchen.
Employ appropriate assistive equipment such as gait belts, mechanical lifts and correct body mechanics when lifting, positioning and/or transferring residents and/or their belongings.
Document cares given such as temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, intake/output and ambulation on flow sheets, target behavior forms, nutritional intake sheets and required electronic charting.
Assist residents in maintaining the cleanliness and neatness of residents' rooms including making beds and disposing of soiled linens and clothing.
Review Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Summary Cards for assigned residents daily and discuss suggested changes with Nurse Manager as needed as well as assist with pre-staffing information collection.
Use standard precaution for infection control as well as using isolation techniques, including the use of a particulate mask.
Perform simple treatments as assigned by the Unit RN or LPN within the limits of ability, training and guidelines of the Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter HFS129.
Participate in at least twelve (12) hours each year of inservice education programs to increase knowledge and skills as requested to maintain certification on the Wisconsin State Registry as well as attend mandatory inservices.
Deliver care in compliance with the Resident Bill of Rights by maintaining confidential resident care information and respecting residents' rights and privacy.
Assist with orientation of new CNAs on the unit as necessary.
Assist CNA students with clinical experience.
Communicate problems or concerns with team members to assure issues affecting resident care outcomes or general operations of the facility are handled efficiently.
Respond to emergency situations per LHCC Emergency Response Plan.
Respond to resident emergencies such as bleeding, falls, seizures and choking, per policies and procedures.
Assist with post mortem care.
Assist with the admission of new residents.
Label residents' personal items.
Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) activities.
Assist residents to get ready for medical appointments.
Assist residents to safely board the transportation vans. Monitor the positioning and safety of residents during transport.
Assist residents at the appointment site. Upon return to the facility, assist resident back to their room and help with ADL's, as needed.
Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.