Certified Nursing Assistant

We are looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant who shares our mission of "Partnering to improve the quality of life throughout serious illness wherever you call home." Our team is committed to providing you with the best training and support by investing in your growth and development. This position will report to our Baldwin office on an as needed basis.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The CNA patient Care duties include: bathing, skin care, hair care, nail care, transfers, assistance with ambulation, toileting, self-administration of medications, and light housekeeping.
• The CNA should assist with assigned nursing duties when instructed and supervised by an RN, such as simple dressing changes and indwelling catheter care Assists, as assigned, with prescribed exercises which patients and/or aide has been taught by an appropriate health professional.
• The CNA should notify the case manager or clinical supervisor of any deviations from the Activity Plan.
• The CNA should report changes in patient's condition, including pain control to case manager or clinical supervisor within one hour of assessment
• The CNA should accurately complete appropriate clinical records related to assigned duties and observations of patients within 48 hours of the provision of care
• The CNA should work effectively as a member of the interdisciplinary team and contributes to plan of treatment based on knowledge and experience.

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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Satisfactory completion of training program or competency test for Home Health aide which meets the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Department of Health as well as Medicare (CNA).
• Home health and/or hospice experience preferred.
• Current Driver's license.
• Name is listed on the Wisconsin or Minnesota registries as current and eligible to provide home health and hospice care.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Evidence of attendance of hospice training class or willingness to attend.
• Believes in and has a working knowledge of the hospice philosophy of care.
• Basic Computer skills.

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