Third Shift Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Vista West•Madison, WI

About The Position

The Caregiver provides personal care and incidental activities of daily living to RCAC, CBRF, and/or Memory Care residents of Capri Communities LLC, in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements. The role supports residents’ independence, safety, emotional well-being, and quality of life while following written Resident Care Plans and delegated instructions. The Caregiver assists residents with bathing, grooming, toileting, nutrition, mobility, transfers, and medication administration, and completes related reporting and documentation. The position also includes meal preparation, laundry, housekeeping, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and leading or assisting with resident activities. The Caregiver observes and promptly reports changes in resident condition and safety hazards, attends required meetings and training, protects resident health information, and complies with applicable state, federal, building, fair housing, OSHA, workers’ compensation, and company requirements.

Requirements

High school education.
Six months of experience as a personal aide, Caregiver, or equivalent life experience.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reliability and flexibility in scheduling, with excellent attendance.
Ability to work holidays and weekends and provide coverage as required by resident needs.
Patience, understanding, and tolerance, along with the emotional and physical ability and experience to meet residents’ daily needs.
Knowledge of and compliance with applicable building regulations and DHS requirements.
Ability to comply with fair housing, OSHA, workers’ compensation, and other applicable reporting requirements.

Nice To Haves

Completion of CBRF certification.
Completion of CNA certification.

Responsibilities

Follow written Resident Care Plans to support residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, toileting, and nutritional needs.
Assist with meal preparation, laundry, and maintaining a clean and safe physical environment.
Assist residents with mobility and transfers.
Assist residents with medication administration and maintain related reporting requirements.
Perform tasks delegated by the RN, Nurse Manager, Executive Director, Assistant Executive Director, Lead Caregiver, or Lifestyle Enrichment Specialist.
Use acceptable standard healthcare practices.
Perform housekeeping in resident or common areas as directed, including vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, and cleaning.
Lead or assist with scheduled and impromptu resident activities as directed.
Observe and promptly report residents’ conditions and safety hazards to the appropriate nursing or executive staff.
Document observations and activity participation accurately, completely, and promptly.
Maintain punctuality, excellent attendance, and the organizational skills needed to complete shift duties.
Protect residents’ health information in accordance with HIPAA policies and applicable laws and regulations.
Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor while on duty.
Maintain knowledge of applicable state regulations and updates for DHS 83 and 89.
Attend mandatory staff meetings and in-service training, and maintain training requirements directed by DHS 83 and/or 89.
Comply with building regulations, DHS requirements, fair housing standards, OSHA, workers’ compensation, and other reporting requirements.
Promote high-quality resident relations; review or resolve complaints and alert the Nurse Manager to unusual activities or problems.
Provide care that meets or exceeds company safety and physical-condition standards and help maintain the safety and security of residents and employees.
Ensure residents and staff are informed about relevant safety issues, regulations, and requirements.
Ensure safe and appropriate food preparation and equipment use, and enforce applicable safety, health, and food standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.