Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA 2 shift diff​/weekend

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Full-Time & Part-Time - $2 shift diff / $2 weekend premium

Overview

This position is responsible for assisting in the personal cares of the residents of Lakeland Health Care Center (LHCC) based on the interdisciplinary plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Unit RN or LPN.

Shift Shifts and Compensation

Currently hiring for NOC & PM shifts. Full-Time (PM Shift only) and Part-Time positions available. Additional shift premiums may apply: $2/hour shift premiums and $2/hour weekend differentials. In addition, up to a $10/hour crisis shift pay premium may apply on designated shifts.

Shift Hours:

• PM Shift: 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
• NOC Shift: 10:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Responsibilities

Provide resident-focused compassionate support with activities of daily living in accordance with the assigned resident plan of care. This includes assisting with personal care tasks and responding to resident needs as directed.

All staff may be called upon to respond to emergency situations assisting residents in their physical positioning. All employees may be required to work overtime as determined by the department head.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent competencies obtained or in progress, and zero to six months of relevant prior experience. Knowledge of medical terminology and basic arithmetic skills is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to perform manual tasks associated with personal care of elderly.
• Knowledge and understanding of Resident Bill of Rights.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations and Other Special Requirements: Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification, and on State Registry for Nursing Attendants. Criminal background check free of convictions of abuse of individuals or misappropriation of property while in a formal caretaking setting.

All staff may be required to respond to emergency situations and may be required to work overtime as determined by the department head.

Interaction, Decision Making, and Thinking

Interactions & Communications: Responds to requests and initiates contacts to exchange basic or general information with others.

Decision Making: This position has authority to make decisions that are within detailed procedures and protocols and under close supervision. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or work unit within the department and information is provided to others for their decision making.

Thinking & Problem Solving: In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges tend to be routine and primarily related to procedure and process issues.

Tools and Equipment Used

Telephone, Scales, Various Medical-Related Devices

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to constantly use bilateral upper extremities, above/below waist and above/below shoulder height.
• Ability to constantly walk and stand.
• Ability to constantly use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or to tend to resident needs.
• Ability to constantly lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to frequently lift and move up to 75 pounds with aid of provided equipment, or a second person assist.
• Ability to frequently lift, push or pull 50 pounds unassisted with bending and twisting of trunk.
• Ability to communicate with residents using talking and hearing.
• Ability to identify resident care needs through hearing and seeing.
• Must be free from communicable disease.

Other:
All staff may be required to complete formal Walworth County Electronic Application, Employment History Review, Verification of CNA Certification, Oral Department Interview, Reference Check, Background Check, Post Offer Physical Exam, Drug Screen, and other job-related tests as required. A final candidate may request consideration for additional Scheduled Time Off (STO) based on five years or more of continuous related experience per Ord.

Sec. 15-515 (e).

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