Cna /Care Specialist

VitaCare Living Spooner I & Spooner II; Town of Spooner (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

VitaCare Living Spooner I & Spooner II is seeking a Care Specialist (CNA) to provide compassionate daily living assistance to residents in a on-site setting in Spooner, WI. You will participate in activities of daily living, assist with mobility, and support care plans under supervision.

Responsibilities include documenting services, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring timely responses to resident needs. A CNA license is preferred; weekend availability is required, and compensation ranges from

Qualifications

• Provide compassionate daily living assistance to residents.
• Administer medications under RN supervision with accuracy.
• Document services and maintain care records.
• Maintain sanitization and light housekeeping to ensure a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate personal care tasks and coordinate care activities.
• Assist with ADLs and mobility as outlined in care plans.
• Monitor resident health cues and report changes to RN/case manager.
• Record all services accurately and on time to ensure compliance.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliable

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Weekend availability

CNA license

Education

CNA certification (preferred)

CBRF certification

Job description

Cna -Care Specialist

VitaCare Living Spooner I & Spooner II Spooner, 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.

Compensation:

$16 - $20 hourly

Responsibilities

• Facilitate personal care tasks like scheduling appointments, calling doctors' offices, coordinating Medicare and other insurance details
• Implement ambulation methods, and assist patients in completing physical therapy and exercises as indicated in the care plan
• Administer basic medical tasks like taking vital signs, measuring glucose and ketone levels, replacing bandages and dressings, and ensuring the proper use of medical devices
• Perform light housekeeping tasks including but not limited to bed making, laundry, vacuuming, etc.
• Implement care plans as directed by the case manager, and keep updated and accurate care records
• 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

• Extreme Ownership: Demonstrates accountability, ownership of outcomes, and proactively removes obstacles
• Resourcefulness: Finds effective solutions even with limited resources and independently seeks knowledge
• Passion for Purpose (Big Why): Possesses a strong, genuine dedication to serving and caring for vulnerable adults
• Commitment to Growth: Actively pursues self-improvement and team betterment each day
• Humility: Embraces a solutions-focused attitude, welcoming feedback, and putting egos aside for the best outcome
• Reliability: Shows up on time, prepared, and ready to deliver dependable support
• Gratitude: Maintains a positive outlook, seeking and appreciating the good in all situations
• 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 them during employment
• Current CNA license (preferred but not required)

About Company

We believe in living with a purpose outside of ourselves. VitaCare Living Spooner I & II is a collection of communities full of people with purpose. Our residents wake up each day with the chance to improve the world around them. Our staff works each day with people they care deeply for and have careers that foster growth, purpose, and fulfillment.

VitaCare Living Spooner I & II is an established assisted living and memory care provider with a mission to add LIFE to the years of our residents and staff. We care for over 300 residents in smaller, comfortable settings that prioritize community, dignity, and purpose.

Salary Information

$16 - $20Hourly Wage