Certified Nursing Assistant

WizeHire, Inc; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 35,550 - 43,450; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Cross Plains, WI is seeking a dedicated certified nursing assistant to provide compassionate care to elderly patients. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, maintaining patient comfort, recording vital signs, and ensuring cleanliness of patient areas. Candidates must have a high school diploma, CNA certification, and experience with bedridden patients preferred. This is a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Experience with age-related illnesses like Alzheimer's and Dementia preferred.
• Ability to lift patients and move medical equipment.
• CNA certification must be obtained from an accredited source.

Responsibilities

• Relay important data to charge nurse or physician.
• Assist patients with regular exercise.
• Record patient vital signs accurately.
• Sanitize and clean patient room.
• Attend to daily living needs of patients.

Skills

Working with bedridden patients

Physical stamina

CNA certification

Administering catheter

Education

High school diploma or GED

State-approved CNA training

Job description

VitaCare Living - Cross Plains, WI • Cross Plains , WI , US

Posted a month ago

Description

Are you passionate about helping others and seeking an emotionally rewarding job in the healthcare field? We may have exactly the role you’re looking for! As a certified nursing assistant, you’ll be the main caregiver for our patients with varied levels of mobility who require help with daily living activities like going to the restroom, getting dressed, eating regular meals, and changing bedpans. You’ll also need to accurately record patient vitals, monitor changes in behavior or symptoms, and answer call signals and bells to determine patient needs. If you’re looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Relay important data or changes of patient status to charge nurse or general physician and other facility staff as needed
• Assist patients with regular exercise as needed to maintain physical health and mobility level
• Record patient vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and blood oxygen level
• Sanitize and clean patient’s room by rotating sheets, bedpans, and performing general room cleaning
• Attend to the basic care and daily living needs of patients including going to the restroom, bathing, eating daily meals, taking proper medication dosages, and getting dressed

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge working with bedridden patients and those who suffer from age-related illness such as Alzheimer's and Dementia preferred
• Candidates should have the physical stamina to reposition and lift patients from beds to examination tables or wheelchairs and move medical equipment
• Experience administering a catheter and enema is preferred, but not required
• Job seekers must possess a high school diploma or equivalent such as GED
• Candidates must have already completed the state-approved CNA training program and received CNA certification from a medical facility, vocational school, or community college

Compensation

$39,500

About VitaCare Living - Cross Plains, WI

We are looking for individuals dedicated to caring for the elderly in our community. Our Cross Plains community is a vibrant and active community looking for hardworking, organized team players. Apply today!