QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Must have current Wisconsin Nursing Aid Certification in good standing.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:

• Previous experience providing personal care to impaired individuals in a health care setting.
• CPR certified.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB, DEPARTMENTAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Performs initial and ongoing data collection on all patients/residents under the direction of the Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Implements plan of care based on patient/resident physical, psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs.
• Provides direct patient/resident care and reports condition and changes to RN or LPN
• Demonstrates knowledge of, and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions Interacts effectively with individuals who are cognitively and/or physically impaired
• Actively maintains the confidentiality of resident and facility information
• Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of residents by complying with facility policies on attendance and punctuality. Arrives and begins work on time
• Has working knowledge and ability to comply with facility policies on attendance and procedures, application of universal precautions for bloodborne pathogens, use of personal protective equipment and handling of hazardous materials.
• Demonstrates time management and prioritizations of tasks.

Other duties: Completes all other duties as assigned.