Certified Nursing Assistant (Assisted Living and/or Dementia)

St. Croix County • New Richmond, WI

6d • $22 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides basic care for residents/tenants to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times within a safe environment; assists with activities of daily living, offers emotional and social support, and attends residents’/tenants’ overall physical comfort. This position is available for Full-Time, Part-Time, or On-Call.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles, standards, practices and techniques of skilled nursing.
• Knowledge of the dangers inherent in and precautions to be taken in the use of drugs and other medication.
• Knowledge of local, state and County rules, regulations, procedures and policies pertaining to nursing services.
• Ability to accurately and timely document resident care, services provided, and observations in the electronic medical record.
• Technical proficiency in the use of relevant software applications, including electronic records systems, databases, standard office equipment, and other technology tools relevant to the position.
• Knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) and its proper use to promote personal and resident safety.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all resident care information and protect resident rights and privacy in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies
• Ability to create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, respect, and personal interest, as well as a clean environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact effectively, respectfully, and tactfully with residents, families, the public and staff.
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned duties, respond appropriately to changing resident needs, and complete assigned responsibilities in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a resident care team and communicate and collaborate with nursing staff, coworkers, and other members of the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of individuals, including the public, colleagues, and supervisors.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from complex documents such as laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and reports.
• Ability to engage with the public, handle inquiries, resolve conflicts, and build positive relationships with a diverse population.
• Ability to explain complex or technical information in a clear, understandable manner.
• Ability to listen actively and accurately understand verbal instructions or concerns.
• Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment when responding to emergencies, unexpected situations, or changing resident needs.
• Ability to understand and follow established policies, procedures, care plans, and applicable Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions within established care plans, procedures, and the scope of the position, including when to seek assistance.
• Ability to adjust priorities and respond appropriately to changing resident needs while maintaining resident safety, dignity, and quality of care.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality regarding business-related files, reports, and conversations, in compliance with open records law and applicable statutes.
• Age 16 or older.
• Wisconsin certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant and on state registry.
• Must successfully pass criminal and caregiver background check.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of CBRF training: fire safety, first aide, and medication management program within 90 days of hire.
• Cares Dementia Training Certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal hygiene including bathing (tub, shower, bed bath), oral care, skin and nail care and hand washing.
• Completes resident grooming including hair care, shaving, dressing and weighing. Encourages residents/tenants toward independent personal care.
• Assists with toileting including bowel and bladder retraining and perineal care.
• Performs and assists with mobility, transferring, ambulation, positioning and range of motion per the care plan.
• Assists in orienting residents/tenants upon admission and throughout stay as needed.
• Documents accurately all care given, including dietary intake and output, temperature, weight, blood pressure pulse and respiration, using approved abbreviations and descriptive terms.
• Reports to nurse on units for written and verbal assignments which include daily use of care plans for assigned residents/tenants before initiating care.
• Participate in the planning of resident care through shift reports and resident care staffing meetings when assigned.
• Informs verbally and/or submit in writing any observations and changes in a resident for the licensed nurse to evaluate including dietary intake.
• Serves residents/tenants their meals; motivates and assists them with intake of nourishment and fluids.
• Answer all call signals and requests of residents/tenants immediately.
• Encourages/assist residents/tenants in keeping their rooms clean and orderly; assists with making beds.
• Maintains nursing unit in a clean and orderly manner.
• Keeps all residents’/tenants’ personal belongings and equipment clean.
• Escorts residents/tenants to appointments and/or therapy departments as scheduled.
• Participates in unit activity programs planned for residents/tenants as needed.
• Attends and participates in unit nursing staff meetings and mandatory in-services.
• Performs a total inventory of all resident’s possessions on admission, discharge or transfer.
• Ensure all residents/tenants’ possessions are properly labeled.
• Responds to resident emergencies including bleeding, falls, seizures and performance of Heimlich maneuver.
• Assists with post-mortem care as assigned.
• Transports dietary carts and linen carts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $750 sign-on bonus for Certified Nursing Assistants
• Must maintain at least 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week)
• CNA course provided at no cost (training fees covered, but training is unpaid)
• Cares Dementia Certification paid training provided
• Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF) Certification paid training provided
• Earn shift differentials from $0.50 to $3.00 per hour depending on shift
• Earn additional pay incentives up to $5.00 per hour for picking up additional, non-scheduled shifts

What This Job Offers

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