Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Vista West•Madison, WI

About The Position

The Caregiver provides personal care and incidental activities of daily living to RCAC, CBRF, and/or Memory Care residents of Capri Communities LLC, in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements. The role supports residents’ independence, safety, emotional well-being, and quality of life while following written Resident Care Plans and applicable state and federal requirements. Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, grooming, toileting, nutrition, meals, laundry, mobility, transfers, and medication administration; maintaining clean and safe resident and common areas; and leading or assisting with resident activities. The Caregiver performs delegated tasks, observes and reports residents’ conditions and safety hazards, and documents observations and activity participation accurately and promptly. The position also includes maintaining confidentiality of resident health information, attending required meetings and training, and supporting resident satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety.

Requirements

High school education.
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.
Ability to demonstrate patience, understanding, and tolerance, and to meet residents’ daily needs with the required emotional and physical ability.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Knowledge of and compliance with building regulations and DHS requirements, including applicable training requirements under DHS 83 and/or 89.

Nice To Haves

Completion of CBRF certification.
Completion of CNA certification.

Responsibilities

Follow written Resident Care Plans and assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, toileting, and nutritional needs.
Assist with meal preparation, laundry, and maintaining clean and safe physical environments.
Assist residents with mobility and transfers.
Assist residents with medication administration and complete related reporting requirements.
Perform delegated tasks as instructed by the RN, Nurse Manager, Executive Director, Assistant Executive Director, Lead Caregiver, or Lifestyle Enrichment Specialist.
Follow acceptable standard healthcare practices.
Perform housekeeping in resident or common areas as directed, including vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, and cleaning.
Lead or assist with impromptu and scheduled resident activities as directed.
Observe and promptly report residents’ conditions and safety hazards to designated clinical or administrative leaders.
Accurately, completely, and promptly document observations and activity participation.
Maintain reliable attendance, punctuality, and organization to complete shift duties and assigned tasks.
Protect residents’ health information under HIPAA policies and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor while on duty.
Maintain knowledge of applicable State Regulations and DHS 83 and 89 requirements.
Attend mandatory staff meetings and in-service training opportunities.
Comply with building regulations, DHS requirements, fair housing standards, 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 help maintain resident and employee safety and security.
Inform residents and staff about necessary safety issues, regulations, and requirements.
Ensure safe and appropriate food preparation and equipment use, and enforce applicable safety, health, and food standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.