Compassionate CNA: Resident Care & Daily Living Support

United Pioneer Home; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

United Pioneer Home in Kentucky is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct, routine nursing care and assist residents with daily living activities. You will follow established routines, document vital signs, and support meals and mobility under the supervision of licensed staff.

The role emphasizes respectful resident care, confidentiality under HIPAA, timely reporting of changes in condition, and collaboration with the nursing team to maintain a safe, clean

Qualifications

• Certification through a state-approved nursing assistant course or enrolled in approved course.
• Must be current on the Wisconsin State Registry within 120 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
• Record vital signs, weights, intake/output per protocol.
• Deliver meals and assist with eating; report chewing/swallowing issues.
• Support restorative nursing including ROM and ambulation with assistive devices.
• Assist with safe transfers using transfer belts or lifts.
• Respond to call lights and assess resident needs.
• Maintain clean, well-groomed appearance and bed linens.
• Report illnesses, changes in condition, accidents or abuse to charge nurse.
• Ensure safe environment; follow facility policies and OSHA guidelines.
• Attend nursing meetings and collaborate with staff; complete required trainings.

Skills

Compassion for elderly

Time management

Teamwork

Customer service

Confidentiality

Physical stamina

HIPAA awareness

Education

State-approved CNA course

Wisconsin State Registry active within 120 days

Job description

Description

Job Summary: Ensure and enhance the health and well-being of our Residents by providing direct, routine nursing care and assisting with activities of daily living

Nursing Care Functions

• Assists with personal cares including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
• Follows all routines, policies, and procedures to accurately measure and record vital signs, weights, food and fluid intake and output, bowel movements per facility protocol
• Delivers meals, assists with eating, and promptly reports any chewing or swallowing difficulties to the charge nurse
• Assists with the restorative nursing program to include passive and active range of motion and ambulation with appropriate assistive devices
• Assists in safe transfers using a transfer belt, device, or appropriate lift
• Answers call lights promptly and determines resident needs
• Changes bed linens and ensures that beds are neatly made
• Ensures that residents are clean, neatly dressed, and well-groomed
• Reports promptly to the charge nurse any signs of resident illness or changes in condition, to include skin condition and mental status
• Reports to the charge nurse any accidents or incidents involving residents and visitors
• Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect per facility policy
• Remains aware and takes precautions to ensure a clean and safe environment for residents and staff
• Other duties and responsibilities as directed by licensed staff or supervisors

Personnel Functions

• Attends designated nursing meetings as scheduled
• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with other staff, whether within the nursing department or inter-departmental personnel
• Completes assigned training and obtains at least 12 hours of continuing education per year
• Utilizes materials and supplies in an efficient, cost-effective manner
• Follows all facility policies and procedures
• Follows standard precautions and works within OSHA guidelines
• Reports any equipment malfunction to the designated staff member
• Remain free of criminal conviction that may preclude employment in the nursing home setting (including but not limited to theft, battery, assault)
• Reports any pending criminal or civil charges or matters to the Administrator by the next business day
• Always represents the United Pioneer Home in a positive manner unless contraindicated by law

Requirements

Qualifications

• Certification through a state-approved nursing assistant course or enrolled in approved course
• Must be current on the Wisconsin State Registry within 120 days of hire

Other Skills and Abilities required

• Demonstrated concern for the elderly and ability to treat Residents with respect and dignity
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of Resident information, as per HIPAA regulations
• Strong time management and teamwork skills
• Ability to understand and follow work assignments and interventions in resident care plans
• Customer service oriented
• Adequate strength and endurance to meet the strenuous physical demands of resident care responsibilities such as lifting and moving residents
• Coordination and dexterity required to provide resident care skillfully
• Ability to work as scheduled and adapt to changes in bi-weekly work schedule

Physical Requirements

• Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, use of pulling, bending, and stooping movements
• Able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds
• Be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
• Achieve negative assessment for infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB)
• Remain free of illegal drug use and signs of impairment as per facility policy