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

* Recognize...