JOB SUMMARY:

The certified nurse aide performs person centered personal cares for the resident under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with all individuals.
• Maintains a positive image of the entity in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.
• Responsible for on-call services, as assigned.
• Assist residents with mobility needs, bathing, maintaining proper hygiene, dressing and toileting.
• Preparing resident rooms with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment and bathroom needs.
• Assist at resident mealtimes.
• Monitor resident daily condition and report any changes or concerns promptly to a licensed nurse.
• Daily documentation of type and frequency of cares provided to each resident prior to the end of shift.
• Respond promptly to resident calls for assistant.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary staff in the delivery of person centered care.
• Communicates changes in a resident’s condition to the nurse immediately and accurately.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
• Ability to relate well to all individuals.
• Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
• Ability to adapt to change.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• At least 16 years of age.
• Be current on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry.