CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Qualifications :

Must be a graduate of an 80-120 hour nursing assistant course and registered to practice in the state of Wisconsin as a Certified Nursing Assistant

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred

Ability to think and work independently and with direction

Comfortable working in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment

Must have no lifting or bending restrictions

Previous experience in a health care facility is desired

Good communication skills and bedside manner with a compassionate personality

Willingness to work with all team players

Must have an acceptable criminal background check

Reports To :

The Certified Nursing Assistant is directly responsible to the Charge Nurse or Shift Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions :

Provides non-professional routine nursing care to the residents of Christian Community Homes and Services in accordance with the facility and state / federal guidelines

Specific Job Duties :

Must be flexible in work assignments, and especially during a staffing emergency willing to work in other areas if needed

Demonstrates ability to perform nursing assistant duties as assigned and plan / prioritize actions before starting resident cares

Demonstrates ability to obtain pertinent information regarding residents

Performs procedures to meet individual resident needs for daily hygiene and appearance including, but not limited to, bathing, grooming, shaving, oral cares, and nail care

Demonstrates proper techniques of lifting, transferring, and ambulating residents

Implements special care needs including incontinence cares, special skin care, catheter care, colostomy care, and turning / positioning techniques

Performs restorative care and range of motion as instructed

Assists with resident admissions, discharges, and room transfers as appropriate

Assists and encourages residents to take adequate diet, fluids, and supplements

Recognizes physical distress and acts to provide relief for those residents

Identifies and reports physical and psychological symptoms or spiritual needs to appropriate staff

Allows residents the freedom of choice in details of daily living whenever possible

Follows the resident plan of care

Ensures resident rights are maintained at all times

Reports any observed physical or verbal abuse to the supervisor immediately

Participates in establishing and updating resident care plans and aide care sheets

Encourages residents to participate in self care as appropriate

Assists residents with the application of prosthetics

Performs vital signs and obtains resident heights and weights per schedule

Provides diversional activities as appropriate to meet resident needs

Cleans and sanitizes client areas, including changing bed sheets

Demonstrates effective and respectful communication with residents, families, and team members

Demonstrates knowledge of, and adheres to, actions to assure resident and staff safety

Demonstrates proper infection control procedures and practices

Complies with rules and regulations of regulatory and surveying agencies

Maintains an active working relationship with nursing team and ancillary departments

Promotes the concept of customer satisfaction and positive interpersonal relationships

Participates in giving and receiving report from the nurses

Attends scheduled training seminars, meetings, and inservices as appropriate

Follows work assignments and / or work schedules as assigned

Practices good personal hygiene and facility dress code

Assumes added duties as assigned by Charge Nurse and / or shift supervisor

Stays up-to-date on CNA training, policies and procedures

Physical Requirements

Must be able to :

Stand and walk for long periods of time

Frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, and reach with hands and arms

Manually lift 35 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds

Pay is $19.00-25.00 per hour DOE. Shift differentials available on evening and overnight shifts.

Salary : $19 - $25