Assist residents in all areas of personal hygiene, activities of daily living and care of their living area and personal belongings. When possible, encourage the highest practicable level of independence. 

Assist residents at mealtime including food prep, feeding and supervision of residents while dining. Ensures each resident/individual diet is followed. 

Provide supervision of residents to maintain safety of resident and peers at all times. Maintain a safe, clean environment free of hazards. After meals, assure that dining area floors, tables, chairs and wheelchairs etc. are cleaned of food and liquids. 

Follow directions and perform care as assigned and report progress with those assignments. Document care provided to residents in their chart. Participate in defining needs of residents to assist in development of an individualized service plan for each resident. 

Follow all individual service plan approaches including those developed by other disciplines including Nursing Services, Physical, Speech, or Occupational Therapy. 

Gather and document appropriate data on residents such as specific behaviors. Immediately report changes in resident's physical and mental condition to community nurse for appropriate direction and intervention. 

Understand and follow oral or written directions. Conscientiously observe facility rules, regulations and policies. 

Perform duties such as temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weights, medication administration and treatments according to residents ISP and under the general supervision of a Nurse as allowed under regulation and NP Act. 

Coordinate and accompany residents to worksites, appointments, and a variety of community events. Drives facility vehicles in the transportation of residents to community events, medical or dental appointments etc. 

Provide treatment and medication administration to residents. 

Maintain resident rights and confidentiality of resident information. 

Immediately report all suspected cases of resident abuse or neglect to the Community Living Supervisor or Administrator. 

Performs routine services including shoveling, flower beds, keeping outside grounds neat and clean. 

Work safely, following the safety practices and standards of the organization including Blood Borne Pathogen Standards. Uses a gait belt and proper body mechanics when involved in lifting, pushing or pulling activities. 

Changes bed linens, collects laundry and assists with housekeeping duties which may include vacuuming, dusting and sweeping/mopping. Empties garbage regularly. Assures areas are neat and safe. 

Works with manager to implement planned recreation/social programs and to engage clients. 

Participates in and completes in a timely manner, in-service and training programs.

Answer phones and directs calls, greets visitors and performs some clerical duties as necessary. 

Employee is expected to report to work when scheduled, with minimum use of sick leave, to build up sick leave balance for income protection for unexpected illness. 

In this public service position, employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients. Also establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public officials.

Physical demands: Uses near vision, stands, walks, and moves around the facility 75% of shift. Uses hands for delivering personal care and treatments. Communicates with residents and other staff members using talking and hearing. Read and write English. Ability to kneel or squat within six inches of the floor, pushes and pulls carts, wheelchairs with residents weighing up to 250 pounds. Lifts 35 pounds, transfers up to 50 pounds. Uses nursing-related equipment such as blood pressure device, scales, mechanical lifts and adaptive/restorative equipment.

RELATED JOB FUNCTIONS Takes an active role in team meetings. This job description is not intended to encompass every job duty or responsibility, but is only illustrative. This position is required to perform other duties as may be assigned or required. 

Tasks assigned to this position involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood or body fluids.Risk Exposure Categories: 1=Tasks may involve exposure to blood/body fluids. 2=Tasks do not involve contact with blood/body fluids but could result in performing Category 1 task. 3=Tasks do not involve any risk of exposure to blood/body fluid.

Working knowledge of the principles of resident care, good hygiene, infection control, and simple housekeeping and clothing care.
Ability to work effectively with a variety of residents including residents with dementia, mental illness or developmental disabilities.

High school diploma or GED.
For those that are a Certified Nursing Assistant, they must be on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry.
For those that are not certified, prefers previous experience performing personal care duties in a related setting.
Prefer experience working with geriatric, mentally ill or developmentally disabled persons.
Employees driving County vehicles must have and maintain a valid Driver's License and a good driving record.
Must successfully pass a background check as required by the Wisconsin Caregiver Law.
Must be 18 years of age.