Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Full-Time, AM Shift / $10 Crisis Premium

Walworth County • Elkhorn, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide resident focused compassionate support with activities of daily living in accordance with assigned resident's plan of care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent competencies obtained or in progress, and zero to six months of relevant prior experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic arithmetic skills is required.
• Ability to perform manual tasks associated with personal care of elderly.
• Knowledge and understanding of Resident Bill of Rights.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification, and on State Registry for Nursing Attendants.
• Criminal background check free of convictions of abuse of individuals or misappropriation of property while in a formal caretaking setting.
• All staff of Lakeland Health Care Center may be called upon to respond to emergency situations assisting residents in their physical positioning.
• All employees may be required to work overtime as determined by the department head.
• Must be free from communicable disease.

Nice To Haves

• Assist CNA students with clinical experience.

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.

Benefits

• Crisis Premium

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED