Certified Nursing Assistant

Three Pillars•Dousman, WI

12h

About The Position

Provide compassionate, holistic, resident-focused care in accordance with individual plans of care, established policies and procedures, and accepted standards of practice. Demonstrate the mission of Three Pillars and uphold its customer service standards. Support residents with activities of daily living, promote their rights and participation in care and rehabilitation programs, and communicate changes in condition to the care team. Maintain professional relationships and confidentiality, follow safety and infection-control practices, complete required training, and contribute to quality improvement.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant certification in Wisconsin and current status on the CNA registry, with no findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident funds.
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Able to read, write, and verbally communicate in English at the proficiency level necessary to ensure quality resident care and quality of life.
Able to maintain a positive attitude in a busy and sometimes stressful environment and handle hostile or emotionally upset residents, staff, and others.
Able to consistently attend work as scheduled and in accordance with no-fault absence guidelines.
Physical ability to walk or stand constantly and squat, kneel, crouch, twist, sit, and bend frequently.
Physical ability to frequently push or pull objects weighing 30 pounds; frequently lift objects up to 10 pounds; and occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
Visual acuity up to 100 feet; hearing ability within the high-decibel range and normal voice range; and legible penmanship.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience preferred; applicants with less experience will be considered.
Basic computer knowledge is helpful, with the ability to learn and use applications relevant to job duties.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with grooming, dressing, bathing, toileting, and feeding in a dignified manner and according to their plans of care.
Promote and protect resident rights and report suspected violations immediately.
Support rehabilitation and restorative programming as directed by therapy or restorative departments.
Participate in resident care programs, including bowel and bladder, skin integrity, and pain programs; follow individual plans of care, document, communicate observations, and offer feedback or suggestions.
Complete daily assignments thoroughly and on time, including additional assigned tasks such as washing wheelchairs and passing ice water.
Observe and promptly report changes in resident condition or behavior to the team leader.
Communicate professionally and respectfully, manage conflict through appropriate channels, and maintain confidentiality of resident and staff information.
Establish positive relationships with residents, families, visitors, coworkers, and other departments; represent Three Pillars positively in the community.
Communicate verbally and in writing within and between shifts to support continuity of care.
Follow safety, security, infection-control, Standard Precautions, and hazardous-materials procedures.
Perform tasks to protect resident and personal safety and property; understand and reinforce proper use of departmental equipment.
Follow transfer directives in individual plans of care and immediately report transfer concerns.
Respond promptly to resident alarms; conduct safety rounds at the beginning and end of each shift; report resident safety concerns and environmental hazards immediately.
Monitor the environment to keep it safe, clean, orderly, and comfortable for residents.
Complete position-related training, meetings, newsletters, and in-service programs, and apply the knowledge in daily work.
Assist with orienting new staff members while maintaining a positive attitude and representing the department and organization positively.
Maintain satisfactory performance and an acceptable attendance record under employee handbook guidelines.
Continually seek opportunities for quality improvement and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.