Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Spring Green; Baraboo, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sauk County Health Care Center in Baraboo, WI is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants to provide direct nursing care to residents. We offer full-time (40 hours) and part-time (30 hours) PM shifts (2:30pm to 11:00pm).

As a CNA, you will assist with hygiene, meals, vital signs, mobility, and document in the electronic medical record, collaborating with the nursing team. A High School diploma or equivalent and an active CNA license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven CNA abilities and patient care skills.
• Respect for residents’ dignity and privacy.
• Ability to follow care plans and report changes to the nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assist with resident hygiene tasks (bathing, dressing, linens).
• Provide meals or assist with feeding and nutritional supplements.
• Perform treatments as directed by unit nurse (e.g., catheter care).
• Record vital signs and report changes to the nurse.
• Meet resident needs promptly and assist ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents.
• Follow care plans and promote resident-centered care.
• Support dining experience and assist with table/wash-up tasks.
• Assist in transporting residents to appointments and activities.
• Light housekeeping and respond to call lights in a timely manner.
• Mentor and train new CNAs and explain facility procedures.

Skills

CNA skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents at the Sauk County Health Care Center!

A career with Sauk County will bring unlimited opportunities to provide support, assistance, and growth to local communities. Sauk County is the ultimate destination where anyone can happily live, work, and play.

The purpose of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is to provide direct certified nursing care to residents of the Sauk County Health Care Center.

**Currently hiring for Full Time (40 hours a week) & Part Time (30 hours a week) working PM shifts (2:30pm to 11:00pm).

Sauk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We actively encourage protected veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for our open positions.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, the company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application system as a result of your disability.

• Assist with and provide resident hygiene tasks such as bathing and dressing and changing of linens.
• Assist with, pass meals, or feed residents including providing dietary supplements and/or between meal nourishments to residents.
• Perform treatments as directed by unit nurse, including but not limited to administering suppositories and catheter care.
• Obtain resident vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, and oxygen saturation and reports findings or changes to unit nurse.
• Meet resident’s needs and/or requests in a timely manner.
• Assist ambulatory residents, and transfer non-ambulatory and non-weight bearing residents to therapy and then follow nursing recommendations/orders.
• Follow resident’s plan of care as directed by resident and the interdisciplinary team.
• Promote resident choice via resident centered care.
• Assist in resident dining experience, meal delivery, clearing tables and washing dishes.
• Direct visitors.
• Engage or provide residents activities of their choice.
• Record food intake, bowel movements and other nursing tasks and resident information to electronic medical record.
• Transport residents to and from dentist appointments, podiatrist appointments, beauty shop and on/off neighborhoods for recreational activities.
• Light housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping and carpet cleaning.
• Answer call lights promptly.
• Mentor and train new Certified Nursing Assistants and facilitates familiarization with facility processes and procedures.

Required Working Hours

Standard working hours may vary between first shift, second shift, and third shift. Please note these hours are subject to change and additional hours may be needed or required. Reimbursement for such additional hours are subject to state and federal regulations.

Minimum Training and Education

Preferred:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Licenses/Certifications:

Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

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