Nursing Assistant, Certified, Assisted Living (Eagle's Wings)

Good Samaritan Society; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Beaver Dam is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) to provide resident-centered care under the supervision of a charge nurse. The NA performs daily living assistance, takes vital signs, and supports mobility and dining in the resident’s care plan. You must hold a CNA certification, be at least 16 years old, and complete yearly competency testing.

Prior assisted living experience is preferred. The facility offers rotating shifts, 36 hours per week, and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age 16.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in assisted living preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility.
• Record and monitor vital signs and report changes to the charge nurse.
• Assist with meals, hydration, and documenting care and outcomes.

Skills

CNA certification

Patient care

Communication

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility Details

Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Beaver Dam
Location: Beaver Dam, WI
Address: 707 S University Ave, Beaver Dam, WI 53916, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Rotating Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Salary Range: $17.50 - $25.50

$3,500 sign-on bonus, paid out in 2 increments ($1,750 at 6 months and $1,750 at 1 year).

Rotating shifts

Every other weekend and holiday rotation

Job Summary

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in assisted living. The NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned resident under the supervision of a charge nurse. Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident. Depending upon location, they may assist the resident in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and also provides range of motion and passive exercises. Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate.

Depending upon location the NA may aid providers and nursing staff members with procedures and/or collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs. Depending upon location the NA may administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within their scope of practice as defined by state regulations. NA documents the outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary. NA must communicate changing condition, medication follow-up and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse. Depending upon location, NA may provide housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational. Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate.

The NA has knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care/service plan. Depending upon the location, may need to be knowledgeable of providing care to tenants with dementia. The NA is considered a member of the nursing team and is expected to know, and will be held accountable for, following infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use.

The nursing department provides care 24 hours/day; any of those hours may be an expectation of employment specific to the needs of the department, possibly with varying shifts. These needs change dependent upon staffing availability and resident census. Will be required to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Specific shift assignments will be made based on nursing area and by location. Committee meeting attendance may be expected at times. When students are providing resident care, treatment, and/or services as part of their training, any/all employees may be asked to provide direction to the students.

Qualifications

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.

Minimum age of 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in assisted living preferred.

Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.

Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year. A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually. Maintains all department specific required certifications.

When applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.

Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor

vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of

this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.

Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• work/life balance benefits
• a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0268717
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No