Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Memory Care

Vista West•Madison, WI

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Memory Care provides personal care, assistance with activities of daily living, and support for programming for Capri Communities LLC CBRF and/or Memory Care residents. The role follows each resident’s written care plan and complies with organizational and regulatory requirements. CNAs support residents’ independence, emotional well-being, safety, and satisfaction while completing assigned care, documentation, housekeeping, and activity duties.

Requirements

Completion of CNA licensure.
2–4 years of experience required.
Six months of experience as a personal aide, caregiver, or equivalent life experience.
Reliability and flexibility in scheduling, excellent attendance, and ability to work holidays and weekends and provide coverage as resident needs require.
Patience, understanding, tolerance, and the emotional and physical ability and experience to meet residents’ daily needs.
Knowledge of and compliance with building regulations and DHS requirements.
Ability to complete required training and in-service requirements.
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

High school education (preferred, not required).
Completion of all CBRF certifications (preferred).

Responsibilities

Follow written Resident Care Plans and assist residents with bathing, grooming, toileting, nutritional needs, meal preparation, laundry, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
Assist residents with mobility and transfers.
Assist residents with medication administration and maintain related reporting requirements.
Perform assigned activities with Memory Care residents during each shift, as scheduled or directed by the appropriate staff.
Perform delegated tasks as instructed by the Nurse Manager, Senior Memory Care Manager, Executive Director, Assistant Executive Director, Lead Caregiver, or Lifestyle Enrichment Specialist/Coordinator.
Use acceptable standard healthcare practices.
Complete housekeeping duties in resident or common areas as scheduled or directed.
Observe residents’ conditions and safety hazards and report them promptly to the appropriate manager or executive director.
Document observations and activity participation accurately, completely, and on time.
Maintain excellent attendance and arrive punctually for work shifts.
Organize and complete shift duties while promoting residents’ emotional well-being and abilities.
Protect residents’ health information in accordance with HIPAA policies and applicable laws and regulations.
Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor while on duty.
Maintain knowledge of applicable state regulations, including DHS 83 as appropriate.
Attend mandatory staff meetings and in-service training.
Meet DHS-directed training requirements and comply with fair housing, OSHA, Workers’ Compensation, and other reporting requirements.
Promote high-quality resident relations, review or resolve complaints, and alert the Nurse Manager to unusual activities or problems.
Provide care that meets or exceeds company safety and physical-condition standards and cooperate in maintaining resident and employee safety and security.
Ensure residents and staff are informed about relevant safety issues, regulations, and requirements.
Ensure safe and appropriate food preparation and equipment use, and enforce applicable safety, health, and food standards.
Perform other assigned duties.