CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - Hospital division - 12 hour Shifts

Do you want to work for a company that values it's employees and really cares for it's patients? Lakeview is looking for you!!

PAY: $20 - $24/hr base plus shift differentials.

The purpose of a CNA is to provide assistance and treatment to patients of Hospital and our CBRF.

To help ensure active participation in the rehabilitation program.

To participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

To provide education, assistance, supervision, safety, and behavior management for the patient population.

• Provides descriptive and objective information for input into the treatment plan regarding each patient’s functional abilities and limitations as well as observes and records data regarding target behaviors in accordance with patient treatment plans, prescribed program interventions, and therapy protocols.
• Actively seeks opportunities to teach age-appropriate responsibility, independent functioning, and pro-social behavior.
• Tends to the patients’ immediate needs for safety, education, health / hygiene and comfort in ways that foster independent functioning on the part of the patient (i.e. ADL’s, mealtime, bathing, laundry, community access, recreational activities, and vocational skills) in accordance with competencies.
• Works with patients in a variety of settings in accordance with the patient’s schedule.
• Communicates with staff and patients in a manner consistent with both the individual patient’s treatment plan and individual patient needs.
• Adheres to the administrative, clinical, and human resource policies of Lakeview Specialty Hospital and Rehab.

Qualifications

• Skill, Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of the sequela of brain injury and other neurological disorders. Knowledge of physical, cognitive, psychological, emotional, and/or communication disabilities. Ability to obtain and maintain BLS CPR course required. Proficient in the EMR Welsky system within 90 days of hire.
• Education Required: successful completion of certified nursing assistant course as evidenced by certification. High school graduate preferred.
• Licensure: Maintain a current certification by the State of WI as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Prefer a valid driver’s license.
• Experience: Preferred one-year experience working with an acute population.

About Lakeview Specialty Hospital & Rehab:

Lakeview Specialty Hospital and Rehab is a Joint Commission Accredited and licensed long term acute care hospital (LTACH) and Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital (IRF) that has delivered 30 years of innovative programs and extensive services with expertise in medically complex care, neurobehavioral health, rehabilitation, and community supportive living. With superior proficiency in brain injury, rehabilitation and complex respiratory care we are able to help our patients with difficult medical conditions reach their highest level of healing and functional independence possible. Located on more than 80 acres in a rural community outside of Milwaukee in Waterford, Wisconsin. Our peaceful grounds, coupled with tenured, talented and caring staff, lend to the healing and recovery process.