Certified Nursing Assistant

Community Living Alliance (CLA) is a community‑based, non‑profit organization providing services and community resources for all people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and older adults. Founded by people with disabilities, health‑care professionals, and concerned citizens, CLA has a history spanning over two decades and is firmly rooted in supporting the values of the independent living philosophy.

We are seeking compassionate individuals to provide personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping to clients in their homes throughout Dane County. The role involves:

• Providing personal care and housekeeping tasks to clients
• Assisting in the mentoring and training of new PCWs
• Transporting clients in the employee's vehicle to medical appointments, other appointments, and meetings as assigned
• Communicating regularly with the On‑Call Coordinator regarding the status of client care and providing appropriate and timely documentation of daily tasks and needs
• Participating in the rotation for On‑Call Scheduler shifts

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience:
  • One year of continuous employment with the same employer in the last two years
  • Experience with home care and/or community‑based case within the last two years is preferred
  • Experience training peers on the provision of personal care preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licensed in Wisconsin (other related medical or clinical training may be considered in lieu of CNA)
• Must be able to undergo a criminal background check and meet the requirements for hiring
• Knowledge of:
  • Functionality and understanding of medical equipment and supplies
  • Community‑based long‑term care and personal cares
• Skills:
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and work under pressure
  • Conflict resolution
  • Computer skills (email, internet, and Microsoft Office suite) preferred
  • Cell phone and voicemail
  • Flexibility to deal with constantly changing tasks within assigned schedule
• Abilities:
  • Lift 50 pounds without restrictions
  • Complete necessary documentation thoroughly and correctly
• Availability:
  • Must be available to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) as scheduled upon hire