CNA - FULL TIME & PM SHIFT

La Crosse County•La Crosse, WI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a certified nursing assistant position in the Long-Term Care Campuses of La Crosse County. The Director of Nursing and/or designee appoints employees. Employees work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Nurse Technician. The position is located at Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse, WI, and is accessible via public transportation and local bike trails. The shift is from 2:30 pm to 11 pm, with shifts scheduled during the week and every other weekend. Staff also work a holiday rotation. Wage depends on experience, with a base rate up to $22.39/hr and an additional differential of $24.39/hr on weekends.

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.
Knowledge of the principles of resident care, good hygiene, infection control and simple housekeeping.
Ability to understand and follow oral or written directions.
Ability to conscientiously observe facility rules, regulations and policies.

Nice To Haves

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, meeting the 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.
Reports to work when scheduled, with minimum use of sick leave, to build up sick leave balance for income protection for unexpected illness.
Is courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients. Establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public officials.
Supports all aspects of 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.
Passes medication under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (if certified in medication administration).
Safely prepares, administers and records medications ordered by physician (if certified in medication administration).
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 (if certified in medication administration).
Carries out recommendations/care plans for restorative care as developed by the Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, MDS Nurse and/or Nurse Managers (if assigned restorative programs).
Promotes residents' involvement in the Restorative Activity Program.
Assists resident with ambulation for therapeutic purposes.
Transfers residents. Uses 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.