Certified Nursing Assistant - Full Time

Jewish Home And Care Center Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free underground parking

Bus line access

Job summary

Jewish Home And Care Center Inc is seeking a reliable Certified Nursing Assistant to join our long-term care team on 2nd shift, with potential for 3rd shift consideration. The role emphasizes high-quality resident care, safety, and teamwork in a five-star facility overlooking Lake Michigan.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring residents, and communicating changes to nursing staff, while complying with infection control and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Wisconsin CNA certification is required.
• Experience in a nursing home setting is preferred.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Maintain a safe environment and respond to call lights promptly.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, and mobility.
• Record vital signs and report changes to the charge nurse.
• Follow hand hygiene, safety, and isolation procedures and use restraints per policy.

Skills

CNA Certification

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary:Under the supervision of the above-mentioned people, the CNA performs direct resident care, assisted with activities of daily living and provides a safe environment for the residents in live in.We are specifically looking for CNAs to work 2nd shift! Please indicate if you can work 3rd shift on your application. We have a 1 CNA - 8 resident ratio!Job Description:We currently have openings for the right person to become a part of our elite nursing team. Our caring staff enjoy working for a five-star long term care facility where the mission is to provide quality services for the seniors in our community. If you are a hard-working, energetic, dependable, and caring Certified Nursing Assistant with nursing home experience, and want to become part of our team, we have select openings for you to consider that are available on all shifts. Our staffing ratios are among the BEST you will find in the area as we believe strongly that the needs of the resident come first. We are located on the east side of Milwaukee overlooking Lake Michigan. Free underground parking is included as part of your employment, and we are located directly on the bus line.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.·Works alone giving total care or assists residents with·Bed bath, tub bath or shower, perineal care·Dental, hair, nail, shaving, dressing and undressing, applications of make-up, hearing aids and eyeglasses·Elimination needs providing for and changing protective padding, toileting by offering bedpan, urinal or taking to bathroom, Foley catheter cares.·Ambulating, transferring, positioning by using assistive devices such as walker, wheelchair, Hoyer lie, gait belt or lift sheets·Answers all call lights promptly·Encourages active participation of resident in meeting their needs by promoting individualized, restorative care, attending activities, council meetings, and family involvement·Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weights·Prepares, feeds and/or assists residents with meals, serves and removes trays, encourages the use of adaptive devices·Measures and records intake/output as required·Passes nourishments, encourages hydration and food intake that is nutritionally balanced·Observes and reports pertinent information concerning changes in behavior or physical state of a resident to the charge nurse·Explains all procedures to residents before carrying them out·Gives back rubs and applies lotion as needed·Receives assignments and instructions from the charge nurse and refers to resident care sheet for specific care needs·Performs simple range of motion exercises·Is aware of and demonstrates proper hand washing, isolation techniques, universal precautions, food handling, linen handling and cleanliness of resident areas·Applies soft restraints and other positioning devices per policy and procedure·Demonstrates prevention and intervention used in caring for the confused, wandering or combative resident·Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor(s), DON or AdministratorPosition Requirements:Current Wisconsin C.N.A. certificationHigh school diploma or equivalentExcellent customer service skills and ability to work in a team environmentThis position requires C.N.A.'s to perform at a level which will enhance the long-standing organizational values,mission and philosophy. Individual must be patient, respectful, courteous, tactful and exhibit a warm and cheerful mannerwhen dealing with residents, families and visitors.