Cna - Care Specialist

VitaCare Living - Hayward I & II; Hayward (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

All Shifts Available

Job summary

VitaCare Living - Hayward I & II is seeking a Care Specialist /CNA to provide compassionate care to residents in a Wisconsin setting. You will assist with daily activities, monitor safety, and contribute to a dignified, person-centered environment.

The role emphasizes timely response to call lights, light housekeeping, medication assistance under RN guidance, and documentation of care. Growth opportunities and flexible scheduling support staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are valuable.
• Compassionate, empathetic and kind personality essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer Medications: Dispense medications as directed by the RN with accuracy.
• Resident Response: Attend to call lights within 10 minutes.
• Light Housekeeping: Weekly room cleaning and sanitization.
• Service Charting: Document services accurately and completely.
• Assistance with ADLs: Support daily living activities per care plan.
• Activities: Encourage resident engagement and mobility.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Compassionate

Empathetic

Reliability

Total Ownership

Resourcefulness

Big Why

Growth mindset

Humility

Gratitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Job description

Cna - Care Specialist

VitaCare Living - Hayward I & II Hayward, Wisconsin, United States

About this position

Join us at VitaCare Living as a Care Specialist /CNA, where you'll be part of a team that truly makes a difference in the lives of others. You'll provide compassionate care to our residents, supporting them in their daily activities and helping to add life to their years.

At VitaCare Living, we focus on creating a purpose-driven community where both residents and staff thrive. Our commitment to employee development ensures that you'll have opportunities to grow your career in a supportive environment. Embrace the chance to work in a setting that values community, dignity, and purpose every day.

All Shifts Available. Flexible Scheduling.

Stop in and Join Our Team!

Join us at VitaCare Living as a Care Specialist /CNA, where you'll be part of a team that truly makes a difference in the lives of others. You'll provide compassionate care to our residents, supporting them in their daily activities and helping to add life to their years.

At VitaCare Living, we focus on creating a purpose-driven community where both residents and staff thrive. Our commitment to employee development ensures that you'll have opportunities to grow your career in a supportive environment. Embrace the chance to work in a setting that values community, dignity, and purpose every day.

All Shifts Available. Flexible Scheduling.

Stop in and Join Our Team!

Compensation:

$18 - $26 hourly

Responsibilities:

• Administer Medications:Dispense medications as directed by the Registered Nurse (RN), maintaining an annual error rate of no more than one mistake
• Resident Response:Attend to any and all resident call lights within 10 minutes to ensure responsive and attentive care
• Light Housekeeping:Perform regular light housekeeping in resident rooms at least once weekly to promote a clean and comfortable living space
• Keep each room up to high standards of sanitization by changing bedpans and sheets, and performing regular room cleaning
• Service Charting:Accurately document all services provided without missing tasks, ensuring compliance with company standards
• Assistance with ADLs:Support residents in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to each individual’s Client Service Plan, with a zero-tolerance policy for missed tasks
• Give patient support with basic care, daily living activities, bathing, getting dressed, going to the restroom, eating regular meals, and taking proper medication dosages
• Activities:Encourage and initiate activities to enhance residents' mental and physical health and promote socialization

Qualifications:

• Physical requirements include being able to lift up to 100 lbs, may be required to stoop, bend, reach, and transfer patients up to 250 lbs as needed
• Some college preferred, but a high school diploma or GED is required
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are valuable, as is a compassionate, empathetic, and kind personality

• Total Ownership: Takes control of outcomes, removes obstacles to success, no excuses

• Resourcefulness: Finds ways to achieve results despite a lack of resources, able to self-educate

• Big Why: The driving force behind your career is the passionate care for vulnerable adults

• Growth: Has habits that lead to small improvements in self and team every day

• Humility: Puts ego aside, accepts criticism, and finds the best solution in all situations

• Reliability: Show Up: Able to be trusted when needed

• Gratitude: Intentionally looks for, thinks about, and talks about the good in any situation

Preferred Qualifications:

• A compassionate, kind, and empathetic personality is essential, with superb organization and communication skills

• Ability to work every other weekend

• CBRF Certifications or willingness to obtain during employment

• Current CNA license- preferred but not required

• Capable of lifting up to 100 lbs; you may also be required to stoop, bend, reach, and transfer patients up to 250 lbs as needed

About Company

VitaCare Living is a community-based residential facility (CBRF) dedicated to adding LIFE to the years of our residents and staff through compassionate, person-centered care. With 17 locations within Wisconsin, we care for over 300 residents in smaller, home-like settings that prioritize community, dignity, and purpose.

Equal Opportunity Employer

VitaCare Living is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

Note: This position is subject to background checks and compliance with all state and federal regulations.

Salary Information

$18 - $26Hourly Wage