Certified Nursing Assistant

Green County; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Green County is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to provide direct certified nursing care under Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses for residents at Pleasant View Nursing Home.

This role is currently hiring for PM and Night shifts, requiring compassionate, resident-centered care and strict adherence to individualized care plans. The position emphasizes accurate documentation, safety, and teamwork within the nursing department.

Qualifications

• Must have an active CNA certification.
• Maintain patient-focused care in a nursing home setting.
• Ability to follow individualized care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct certified nursing care under RNs and LPNs.
• Perform daily patient care tasks as per care plan.
• Take and record vitals and assist with activities of daily living.
• Assist with meals, nourishment, and dietary supplements per care plan.
• Document care and resident information accurately and timely.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and safety devices.
• Observe and report changes in resident conditions to the nurse.

Skills

Nursing Assistant

Education

CNA Certification

Job description

This position provides direct certified nursing care under the direction of Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses to the residents of Pleasant View Nursing Home.Currently hiring only for PMs and Nights.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Arrive on the unit by the starting time for the shift.
2. Conduct rounds on the unit with the staff working on the previous shift.
3. Listen to the nurse as she/he presents information about the residents on the unit, provides requests as to such things as vital signs, weights, preparation for an appointment, etc. and provides other information. Ask questions when further information or clarification is needed.
4. Complete the duties and responsibilities as assigned, following the individualized care plan that is located in each resident room as well as in the Nursing Assistant Binders.
5. Provide care and service to each resident in an individualized fashion. Perform the duties of the nursing assistant. Honor the resident preferences and requests as appropriate. Be knowledgeable of the care plan and the needs of each resident in the assigned area. Ask questions when there is a need for clarity or additional information.
6. Completes the necessary documentation as assigned with accuracy and timeliness.
7. Provides care and services as needed per the care plan. These services include: oral care, denture care, hair care, bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, nail care, skin care, toileting, serving meals, serving nutritional supplements, positioning in bed, positioning in wheelchair.
8. Monitor that residents have the assistive devices needed for safety, follow the care plan.
9. Assists with meals according to the needs of each resident. Be available to assist with the serving of the meal as well as clean up after the meal. Offer dietary supplements following the care plan. PM Shift will offer meal nourishment prior to bedtime.
10. Following the care plan, assists with Activities of Daily Living per the care plan.
11. Reports change in resident behavior or condition to unit nurse immediately.
12. Records residents' vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, weight as directed; taking the vitals within the assigned timeframe.
13. Answers call lights promptly and meet residents' needs/requests.
14. Records treatment, food input, bowel movements and other nursing tasks and resident information.
15. Assists ambulatory residents moving around. Transfers non-ambulatory, non-weight bearing residents