CNA
On-siteMarkesan, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Provide supportive services to nurses and staff by assisting residents with activities of daily living, including lifting, turning, moving, and transporting them between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs. Coordinate dining room services for assigned mealtimes, delivering nutritional supplements, and documenting intake while tracking resident weight and skin condition to report changes promptly. Complete daily flow sheets, attend care-plan meetings, and participate in QAPI activities or emergency drills as needed. Maintain strict confidentiality, report any abuse or policy violations, and adhere to infection control and safety protocols throughout the shift.
Required Qualifications
- Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Must have no disciplinary action in effect against certification
- At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant in long-term care
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
- Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
- Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff
- Must be able to relay information concerning a residents condition
- Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
- Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases
- Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary
- Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position
- Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, and stoop for extended periods
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform resident care
- Ability to lift, move, push or pull a minimum of 35 pounds
- Must complete all assigned training and skills competency as a condition of employment
Desired Qualifications
- Strong listening skills and ability to deal with conflict with professionalism and courtesy
- Basic computer skills, including ability to navigate electronic medical record systems
- Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including with persons of all ages and cultures
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