Certified Nursing Assistant

CCH Hudson•Hudson, WI

14d

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides routine, non-professional nursing care to residents of Christian Community Homes and Services in accordance with facility policies and state and federal guidelines. The CNA follows resident plans of care, supports residents’ daily needs and choices, and works collaboratively with nursing staff and other departments. The role may require flexibility to work in other areas during staffing emergencies and includes duties assigned by the Charge Nurse or shift supervisor. The position requires an active Wisconsin CNA registration and graduation from an 80–120-hour nursing assistant course. Pay is $20.00–$27.00 per hour depending on years of experience. Shift differentials are available for PM ($3 per hour) and NOC ($5 per hour) shifts.

Requirements

Graduate of an 80–120-hour nursing assistant course.
Registered to practice in Wisconsin as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Ability to think and work independently and with direction.
Comfort working in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
No lifting or bending restrictions.
Good communication skills and bedside manner, with a compassionate personality.
Willingness to work with all team players.
Acceptable criminal background check.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
Ability to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to manually lift 35 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Previous experience in a health care facility is desired.

Responsibilities

Provide routine nursing care to residents in accordance with facility and state and federal guidelines.
Adapt work assignments as needed, including helping in other areas during staffing emergencies.
Plan and prioritize assigned nursing assistant duties before beginning resident care and obtain pertinent resident information.
Assist residents with daily hygiene and appearance, including bathing, grooming, shaving, oral care, and nail care.
Use proper techniques when lifting, transferring, and assisting residents with ambulation.
Provide special care, including incontinence care, skin care, catheter care, colostomy care, and turning and positioning.
Perform restorative care and range-of-motion activities as instructed.
Assist with resident admissions, discharges, and room transfers as appropriate.
Encourage and assist residents to take adequate food, fluids, and supplements.
Recognize physical distress and act to provide relief; identify and report physical or psychological symptoms and spiritual needs to appropriate staff.
Respect residents’ freedom of choice and rights, and encourage self-care as appropriate.
Follow resident plans of care and participate in establishing and updating resident care plans and aide care sheets.
Report observed physical or verbal abuse to the supervisor immediately.
Assist residents with applying prosthetics and obtain vital signs, heights, and weights according to schedule.
Provide appropriate diversional activities and clean and sanitize resident areas, including changing bed sheets.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with residents, families, and team members; participate in giving and receiving reports from nurses.
Follow practices that support resident and staff safety and proper infection control.
Comply with regulatory and surveying agency rules and regulations, and maintain an active working relationship with nursing staff and ancillary departments.
Promote customer satisfaction and positive interpersonal relationships.
Attend scheduled training seminars, meetings, and in-services as appropriate, and stay current on CNA training, policies, and procedures.
Follow assigned work schedules, maintain personal hygiene and the facility dress code, and perform additional duties assigned by the Charge Nurse or shift supervisor.