Compassionate Long-Term Care Household Assistant

La Crosse County; West Salem (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wisconsin Retirement System pension

County insurance plans

Paid vacation and sick time banks

Job summary

La Crosse County seeks a Household Assistant - Long Term Care at Lakeview Health Center & Assisted Living in West Salem, WI. The role involves assisting residents with care tasks under supervision, performing household activities and following CNA guidelines.

Responsibilities include maintaining resident dignity, safety, and cleanliness, with a focus on compassionate, person-centered care in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant at time of hire or listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry within 120 days.
• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• Must successfully pass a background check as required by the Wisconsin Caregiver Law.
• Preference for individuals with prior experience performing facility cleaning work.
• Prefer experience working with geriatric or mentally ill populations but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follows C.N.A. job description when needed to assist residents.
• Cleans, dusts and cares for floors, windows, walls in resident living areas and other areas as assigned.
• Balances residents needs and routines with tasks needed to be completed for cleaning.
• Works alongside other team members to meet the individualized needs of each resident.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment and adheres to HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

CNA

Communication

Teamwork

Infection control

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

La Crosse County seeks a Household Assistant - Long Term Care at Lakeview Health Center & Assisted Living in West Salem, WI. The role involves assisting residents with care tasks under supervision, performing household activities and following CNA guidelines.

Responsibilities include maintaining resident dignity, safety, and cleanliness, with a focus on compassionate, person-centered care in a long-term care setting.