Certified Nursing Assistant

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• Dedication - We demonstrate unwavering commitment to those we serve, ensuring that every decision and action is focused on enhancing the quality of life for Dunn County residents.
• Professionalism - Excellence is our standard. We maintain the highest levels of competence while fostering an environment of courtesy and respect in all our interactions and responsibilities.
• Ethics - Integrity is non-negotiable. We pride ourselves on consistently acting with honesty and transparency, building trust through ethical decision-making in every aspect of our public service.
• Betterment - Innovation drives us forward. We're committed to continuous improvement, constantly seeking ways to enhance our services and the value we deliver to our community.
• Collaboration - Together we achieve more. We foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and teamwork is essential to achieving our shared goals.

Job Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing non-professional nursing care and related services as required to meet the personal and emotional needs and comfort of residents, and to provide assistance with occupational and physical therapy, and speech program activities. In addition to hourly rate, part-time positions will receive $2.55 per hour in lieu of fringe rate. Recruitment & Retention, part-time Neighbor's positions receive $1.00 additional per hour, the first of the month, following a 30 day wait.

Primary Responsibilities

The following duties are primarily performed and which are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs total cares; assists or supervises resident activities in daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene. Follows care plan on master assignment sheets. Makes suggestions to the Team Leader regarding any changes in resident status.
• Assists residents at meal times according to feeding programs; serves and removes meal trays; serves between meal snacks; prepares and serves unscheduled nourishments; records fluid and food intake.
• Reports and records observations of resident physical, emotional and spiritual condition with nursing assistant guidelines; charts level of care required by each resident regarding toileting, activities of daily living, feeding, restraints, etc.; reports faulty equipment.
• Participates in providing rehabilitative nursing care or active treatment as specified by the resident care plan; provides assistance with physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech, and activities program.
• Transports residents using wheelchairs, sit to stand, med-lift, and two or three person lifts, transfer belts, etc, or provides assistance with ambulation.
• Responds to resident call lights, wander alarms, and motion alarms.
• Follows universal precautions.
• Provides assistance in maintaining a safe, clean and therapeutic environment; distributes and changes linens; disposes of soiled linen properly; keeps utility, linen and soiled linen rooms in order; keeps hallways and rooms free of clutter; performs other cleaning duties as required; puts away personal laundry; disposes of waste properly.
• Participates in in-service and other trainings and meetings as required.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level/type, as required.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Current certification as a certified nursing assistant in the State of WI.
• No previous work experience necessary.

In order to perform the duties of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential for the Certified Nursing Assistant to possess.

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of proper lifting mechanics.
• Knowledge of unit recordkeeping and charting procedures.
• Knowledge of unit general policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of restraining techniques.
• Skill in providing assistance to residents in basic daily care (bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene).
• Skill in assisting in and participating in rehabilitation, physical, recreational or occupational therapy activities.
• Skill in recording and documenting in charts resident behaviors, observations, fluid/food intake, etc.
• Ability to observe and inform nursing personnel of any significant resident status changes.
• Ability to establish rapport with residents.
• Ability to follow directions, instructions and perform duties in accordance with resident care plans, nursing instruction and assist residents in accordance with CNA expectations.
• Ability to properly lift and use body mechanics.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships.
• Ability to follow Dunn County policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage time effectively and complete work within established deadlines.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position.

In order to perform the duties of the position (listed above) the following language skills are essential for the Certified Nursing Assistant to possess.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with other staff members, supervisors, and community members in written and verbal form.
• English skills (oral, written and comprehension) sufficient to effectively communicate with all internal and external customers.

In order to perform the duties of the position (listed above) the following reasoning abilities are essential for the Certified Nursing Assistant to possess.

• Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Must have ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.

In order to perform the duties of the position (listed above) the following mathematical skills are essential for the Certified Nursing Assistant to possess.

• Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages.
• Ability to understand and apply governmental accounting practices in maintenance of financial records.

Physical and Work Environment

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee's supervisor or Human Resources. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical effort will typically require prolonged and frequent exertion of objects weighing up to 10 pounds and/or prolonged and frequent exertion of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work requires walking, reaching with hands and arms, speaking and hearing, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and/or climbing.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.

• Duties associated with the job involve some exposure to and environmental conditions such as strong odors, disease/infections/pathogens, and exposure to body fluids, blood, bites and scratches from residents.
• Risks and associated hazards can be minimized but not eliminated through safety training, procedures, equipment and general risk management procedures.

Benefits

Dunn County is not only a great place to work, but has many exciting benefits!

• Retirement: The County provides a retirement account in Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Employees pay one-half of the actuarially required contributions.
• Health Insurance: