Certified Nursing Assistant at Christian Community Homes and Services
Hudson, WI 54016
About the Job
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 $18.00-$24.00 per hour DOE. Shift differentials available on evening and overnight shifts.
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 $18.00-$24.00 per hour DOE. Shift differentials available on evening and overnight shifts.