CNA PM Shift

Summer Special - Up to $3K Sign-on Bonus

Job Summary: Ensure and enhance the health and well-being of our Residents by providing direct, routine nursing care and assisting with activities of daily living

Nursing Care Functions

Assists with personal cares including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting

Follows all routines, policies, and procedures to accurately measure and record vital signs, weights, food and fluid intake and output, bowel movements per facility protocol

Delivers meals, assists with eating, and promptly reports any chewing or swallowing difficulties to the charge nurse

Assists with the restorative nursing program to include passive and active range of motion and ambulation with appropriate assistive devices

Assists in safe transfers using a transfer belt, device, or appropriate lift

Answers call lights promptly and determines resident needs

Changes bed linens and ensures that beds are neatly made

Ensures that residents are clean, neatly dressed, and well-groomed

Reports promptly to the charge nurse any signs of resident illness or changes in condition, to include skin condition and mental status

Reports to the charge nurse any accidents or incidents involving residents and visitors

Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect per facility policy

Remains aware and takes precautions to ensure a clean and safe environment for residents and staff

Other duties and responsibilities as directed by licensed staff or supervisors Personnel Functions

Attends designated nursing meetings as scheduled

Develops and maintains a good working relationship with other staff, whether within the nursing department or inter-departmental personnel

Completes assigned training and obtains at least 12 hours of continuing education per year

Utilizes materials and supplies in an efficient, cost-effective manner

Follows all facility policies and procedures

Follows standard precautions and works within OSHA guidelines

Reports any equipment malfunction to the designated staff member

Remain free of criminal conviction that may preclude employment in the nursing home setting (including but not limited to theft, battery, assault)

Reports any pending criminal or civil charges or matters to the Administrator by the next business day

Always represents the United Pioneer Home in a positive manner unless contraindicated by law Requirements

Qualifications

Certification through a state-approved nursing assistant course or enrolled in approved course

Must be current on the Wisconsin State Registry within 120 days of hire Other Skills and Abilities required

Demonstrated concern for the elderly and ability to treat Residents with respect and dignity

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of Resident information, as per HIPAA regulations

Strong time management and teamwork skills

Ability to understand and follow work assignments and interventions in resident care plans

Customer service oriented

Adequate strength and endurance to meet the strenuous physical demands of resident care responsibilities such as lifting and moving residents

Coordination and dexterity required to provide resident care skillfully

Ability to work as scheduled and adapt to changes in bi-weekly work schedule Physical Requirements

Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, use of pulling, bending, and stooping movements

Able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds

Be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability

Achieve negative assessment for infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB)

Remain free of illegal drug use and signs of impairment as per facility policy

Salary Description

Starting at $22.50 ~ experience credit available