Cna - Care Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

WE ARE HIRING FOR ALL SHIFTS!

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.

All Shifts Available. Flexible Scheduling.

Stop in and Join Our Team!

$18 - $23 hourly

As a Care Specialist/CNA, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• 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

Our best candidates will possess and align with our company's attributes:

• Extreme Ownership: 1-3-1, Own the Mission – takes control of outcomes, removes obstacles to success, no excuses

• Resourcefulness: FITFO – finds ways to achieve results despite a lack of resources, able to self-educate

• Big Why: Who are you here for? – The driving force behind your career is the passionate care for vulnerable adults

• Growth: 1% Better – has habits that lead to small improvements in self and team every day

• Humility: WHAT is right, not WHO is right – puts ego aside, accepts criticism, to find the best solution in all situations

• Reliability: Show up – able to be trusted when needed

• Gratitude: Look for the good – intentionally looks for, thinks about, and talks about the good in any situation

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 during employment

• Current CNA license- preferred but not required

• Capable of lifting up to 100 lbs; you may also be required to stoop, bend, reach, and transfer patients up to 250 lbs as needed

VitaCare Living is a community-based residential facility (CBRF) dedicated to adding LIFE to the years of our residents and staff through compassionate, person-centered care. With 17 locations within Wisconsin, we care for over 300 residents in smaller, home-like settings that prioritize community, dignity, and purpose.

Equal Opportunity Employer

VitaCare Living is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.

Note: This position is subject to background checks and compliance with all state and federal regulations.