What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant position at La Crosse County?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: This is a certied nursing assistant position in the
Long-Term Care Campuses of La Crosse County. The Director of Nursing
and/or designee appoints employees. Employees work under the supervision
of a Registered Nurse, a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Nurse Technician.
Assists residents in all areas of personal hygiene, activities of daily
living and care of their room and personal belongings. Encourages the
highest practicable level of independence.\[1\] Assists residents at
mealtime including assisting with eating and supervision of residents.
Follows guidelines on individual diet card before giving each resident
their meal.\[1\] Attends in-service education as provided or mandated.
Meets federally mandated 12-hour in-service requirement annually. \[3\]
Provides supervision to maintain safety of the residents at all times.
\[2\]Follows directions and performs cares as assigned by the nurse and
reports progress with those assignments to the nurse. Documents care
provided to residents as directed.\[1\] Reports changes in resident\'s
condition immediately to nurse for appropriate direction and
intervention.\[3\] Performs simple duties such as temperature, pulse,
respiration, weights, and skin treatments such as lotions or creams to
closed skin.\[1\] Participates in dening needs of residents to assist in
development of an individualized care plan for each resident.\[3\]
Gathers and documents appropriate data on residents such as specic
behaviors and restorative programs. \[3\] Follows all care plan
approaches including using mechanical lifts and those developed by all
other disciplines and may include specialized psychiatric services.\[2\]
Works safely and follows safety practices and standards of the facility;
responsible for reporting or correcting any existing or potential safety
or accident hazard. \[2\] Maintains residents\' rights and condentiality
of resident information; immediately reports all suspected cases of
resident abuse to the Supervisor or Administrator. \[3\] 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. \[3\] 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 ocials.\[3\] Supports all aspect or
person-centered care. Respects and acknowledges individuality and
uniqueness of residents.\[3\] \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be Certied Nursing Assistant at time of hire and
listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry. Must be at least 16 years
of age. Lakeview driving: Employee must possess a valid driver\'s
license and be approved by the County, if driving facility vehicles in
the transportation of residents to program events, medical or dental
appointments, etc. Must successfully pass a background check as required
by the Wisconsin Caregiver law. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply Online: lacrossecounty.org/humanresources/employment-opportunities
Other: We will be accepting applications until this position is filled.
Long-Term Care Campuses of La Crosse County. The Director of Nursing
and/or designee appoints employees. Employees work under the supervision
of a Registered Nurse, a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Nurse Technician.
Assists residents in all areas of personal hygiene, activities of daily
living and care of their room and personal belongings. Encourages the
highest practicable level of independence.\[1\] Assists residents at
mealtime including assisting with eating and supervision of residents.
Follows guidelines on individual diet card before giving each resident
their meal.\[1\] Attends in-service education as provided or mandated.
Meets federally mandated 12-hour in-service requirement annually. \[3\]
Provides supervision to maintain safety of the residents at all times.
\[2\]Follows directions and performs cares as assigned by the nurse and
reports progress with those assignments to the nurse. Documents care
provided to residents as directed.\[1\] Reports changes in resident\'s
condition immediately to nurse for appropriate direction and
intervention.\[3\] Performs simple duties such as temperature, pulse,
respiration, weights, and skin treatments such as lotions or creams to
closed skin.\[1\] Participates in dening needs of residents to assist in
development of an individualized care plan for each resident.\[3\]
Gathers and documents appropriate data on residents such as specic
behaviors and restorative programs. \[3\] Follows all care plan
approaches including using mechanical lifts and those developed by all
other disciplines and may include specialized psychiatric services.\[2\]
Works safely and follows safety practices and standards of the facility;
responsible for reporting or correcting any existing or potential safety
or accident hazard. \[2\] Maintains residents\' rights and condentiality
of resident information; immediately reports all suspected cases of
resident abuse to the Supervisor or Administrator. \[3\] 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. \[3\] 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 ocials.\[3\] Supports all aspect or
person-centered care. Respects and acknowledges individuality and
uniqueness of residents.\[3\] \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be Certied Nursing Assistant at time of hire and
listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry. Must be at least 16 years
of age. Lakeview driving: Employee must possess a valid driver\'s
license and be approved by the County, if driving facility vehicles in
the transportation of residents to program events, medical or dental
appointments, etc. Must successfully pass a background check as required
by the Wisconsin Caregiver law. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply Online: lacrossecounty.org/humanresources/employment-opportunities
Other: We will be accepting applications until this position is filled.