Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing AssistantAt Brookside Care Center, employees are 100% responsible for our first-class reputation within the community. We strive for excellence in providing outstanding care and services. Our mission is to cultivate an environment that promotes life fulfillment and dignity for residents to celebrate their potential as individuals and as a community. We employ compassionate people who believe working with seniors is an honor and a privilege.In addition to 24 hour per day Registered Nursing staff, we have a full complement of Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants who deliver the highest quality nursing care to each of our residents, encouraging them to reach their optimal state of health and wellbeing. We offer skilled rehabilitation nursing services, assisting short-term clients to heal and return to their previous living settings as quickly as possible, as well as services geared towards those who require the assistance of a skilled facility on a long-term basis and those nearing the end of life. Our services include, but are not limited to, post-surgical care, IV infusion therapy, respiratory services, wound care (directed by a wound care certified nurse), peritoneal dialysis, pain management, restorative nursing, dementia care, and hospice care. We are dedicated to the model of Person Directed Care and work closely with residents, families, and the rest of the interdisciplinary team, to formulate a plan of care designed around the resident's goals. We promote continuing education for all our nursing staff by offering online education as well as live in-house programs. We encourage our staff to remain current in the standards of nursing practice as well as working to improve their skills. Brookside is also proud to contribute to the future of nursing by serving as a clinical practice site for Gateway Technical College's A.D.N. and C.N.A. programs, Carthage College, UWM, and Herzing University's B.S.N. programs, and the Marquette University M.S.N. program. We are honored to help develop the nurses who will serve our community for years to come.2026 Hiring Range: $19.30 – $21.93 hourlyWork ScheduleFull-time and part-time openings available: 40, 32, 24, and 16 hours per weekMust work alternating weekends and holidaysDuties and ResponsibilitiesPerforms a variety of routine duties relating to the personal care of residentsBathes, shampoos, and dresses residentsAttends to other personal and grooming needs such as combing hair, brushing teeth, and reading mailTakes temperatures and pulsesCleans equipment, including wheelchairs and liftsReports any changes in residents' behavior or healthAssists in lifting, elevating, and positioning residentsPasses food traysEncourages residents to feed themselves and assists when necessaryAssists residents to dining area and other activitiesWalks and exercises residents as directedDistributes residents' personal laundryMakes room checks on night shifts, reporting any changes in conditionsCleans up after resident accidentsPerforms related work as required or assignedSuccess FactorsKnowledge of the principles, methods, and standards of nurse aide practicesKnowledge of health care, sanitation, hygiene, and medical treatmentAbility to maintain confidentiality requirementsSuccessfully work with physicians, nurses, attendants, residents, and the general publicUnderstand and follow oral and written instructions and assignmentsMaintain effective communication and open, collaborative relationships with nursing and other facility staffCommunicate effectively with residents, family members or responsible parties, staff, physicians, and others as requiredBasic computer usageJob Requirements, Education, Training and ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED equivalentPrior experience in a nursing home setting or hospital preferred but not requiredOr any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the jobLicenses or CertificationsCurrently listed as a CNA on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry as eligible for state and federal facilitiesBenefitsHealth, dental and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment, with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness programFlexible Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Time OffTwelve Paid HolidaysVolunteer Paid Time OffRetirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes county-paid life insuranceTuition ReimbursementPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Lift 50 pounds from floor to waist and 20 pounds from waist to shoulderCarry 50 pounds for up to 20 feetPush/pull 60 horizontal force pounds for 10 feetThe successful candidate for this position will be required to comply with the Center for Medicare & Medicaid regulations and Brookside Care Center's mandatory vaccination policy in healthcare facilities. Proof of vaccination will be required as a condition of employment unless an individual obtains an approved medical or religious exemption.Selection ProcessApplication Review - QualifyingOral Interview - QualifyingBackground Check - QualifyingPhysical Examination/Drug Screen - QualifyingIf you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.The recruitment for Certified Nursing Assistants will be continuous in nature and there will not be an identified closing date for this posting. As vacancies occur, the hiring team will refer to the applicant list for qualified candidates.