CNA - PART-TIME WITH BENEFITS & AM SHIFT

La Crosse County • West Salem, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a certified nursing assistant position for the Long-Term Care Campuses of La Crosse County. Employees work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Nurse Technician. The position is FLSA Non-Exempt and employees are appointed by the Director of Nursing and/or designee. The role requires assisting residents in all areas of personal hygiene, activities of daily living, and care of their room and personal belongings, while encouraging the highest practicable level of independence. Responsibilities include assisting residents at mealtime, providing supervision for safety, following directions from nurses, reporting changes in resident condition, performing simple medical duties, participating in care plan development, gathering and documenting resident data, and following all care plan approaches. The role also involves maintaining resident rights and confidentiality, working safely, and supporting person-centered care. CNA's who have completed an approved medication certification course will pass medication under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. CNA's assigned restorative programs will carry out recommendations/care plans for restorative care as developed by therapists and nurse managers.

Requirements

• Must be Certified Nursing Assistant at time of hire and listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must successfully pass a background check as required by the Wisconsin Caregiver law.

Nice To Haves

• Lakeview driving: Employee must possess a valid driver's license and be approved by the County, if driving facility vehicles in the transportation of residents to program events, medical or dental appointments, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents in all areas of personal hygiene, activities of daily living and care of their room and personal belongings. Encourages the highest practicable level of independence.
• Assists residents at mealtime including assisting with eating and supervision of residents. Follows guidelines on individual diet card before giving each resident their meal.
• Attends in-service education as provided or mandated. Meets federally mandated 12-hour in-service requirement annually.
• Provides supervision to maintain safety of the residents at all times.
• Follows directions and performs cares as assigned by the nurse and reports progress with those assignments to the nurse. Documents care provided to residents as directed.
• Reports changes in resident's condition immediately to nurse for appropriate direction and intervention.
• Performs simple duties such as temperature, pulse, respiration, weights, and skin treatments such as lotions or creams to closed skin.
• Participates in defining needs of residents to assist in development of an individualized care plan for each resident.
• Gathers and documents appropriate data on residents such as specific behaviors and restorative programs.
• Follows all care plan approaches including using mechanical lifts and those developed by all other disciplines and may include specialized psychiatric services.
• Works safely and follows safety practices and standards of the facility; responsible for reporting or correcting any existing or potential safety or accident hazard.
• Maintains residents' rights and confidentiality of resident information; immediately reports all suspected cases of resident abuse to the Supervisor or Administrator.
• Employee is expected to report to work when scheduled, with minimum use of sick leave, to build up sick leave balance for income protection for unexpected illness.
• In this public service position, employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients. Also establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public officials.
• Supports all aspect or person-centered care. Respects and acknowledges individuality and uniqueness of residents.
• Uses a gait belt and proper body mechanics when involved in lifting, pushing or pulling activities.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment free of hazards. After meals, assures that dining area floors, tables, chairs and wheelchairs, etc. are cleaned of food and liquids.
• Escorts individuals or groups to dining room and other facility activities.
• Takes an active role in living area and team meetings.
• C.N. A's who have completed an approved medication certification course will pass medication under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Safely prepares, administers and records medications ordered by physician.
• Administers medications as specified in the established facility medication administration policy and procedures. Maintains awareness of actions of each medication, usual dosage and route, and any change in resident condition before administering medication.
• CNA who is assigned restorative programs will carry out recommendations/care plans for restorative care as developed by the Occupational Therapist (PT), Physical Therapist (PT), MDS Nurse and/or Nurse Managers.
• Promote residents' involvement in the Restorative Activity Program. Assist resident with ambulation for therapeutic purposes. Transfer residents. Use proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices such as a gait belt when involved in lifting, pushing and pulling activities during transfers and while ambulating residents.

Benefits

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
• Affordable Insurance Premiums: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, and 10+ paid holidays annually.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules and wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

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