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Gundersen Tri-County is seeking a CNA to work at our Assisted Living in Whitehall, WI.
What you will do:
No guaranteed hours, pick up shifts as you are able
Provide basic care and assistance to residents living at Sunrise Manor
What you will get:
Starting base pay of $17.68/hour + more for experience!
Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work.
Work/Life balance to love what you do and where you live.
What you need:
Wisconsin Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Current BLS/CPR
Gundersen Health System (becoming Emplify Health) is healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. While we call La Crosse home, our system has 11 hospitals and 100 clinics in neighboring communities. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care combined with the right amount of love. We call it Love + Medicine and it’s who we are.
Job Description:
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for performing basic care of patients under the general supervision of an RN in the acute hospital setting. The CNA is also responsible for transporting and transferring patients within the medical complex in a safe and efficient manner. The CNA will also assist with data collection to facilitate the delivery of delegated nursing care.
Major Responsibilities:
- Assists with basic care for patients in the areas of nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility and safety.
- Transports and transfers patients within the medical complex using appropriate equipment (ex. LIKO ceiling lifts) and utilizing safety precautions as indicated by the patient's health status.
- Assists nursing staff in lifting and ambulating patients using appropriate practice guidelines.
- Transports bodies to the morgue. Maintains environment and equipment and will locate and deliver appropriate equipment to Central Service and Maintenance departments.
- Works collaboratively with the health care team members to effectively communicate and document accurate information.
- Demonstrates dependability, organizational skills and effective use of time by setting priorities to complete delegated work within established time frames in accordance with unit CBO/P and unit guidelines.
- Demonstrates role accountability by adhering to Gundersen Health System Mission statement, policies and confidentiality standards.
- Assists in the orientation of new personnel.
- Participates in quality improvement activities in order to continuously improve patient care and unit operations.
- Participates in CNA meetings and unit staff meetings.
- Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.
- Personally interacts, engages with and cares for patients.
- Ensures patient safety.
Education and Learning:
REQUIRED
No education required
DESIRED
High School Diploma or equivalency
Work Experience:
REQUIRED
No experience required.
DESIRED
2 years of previous CNA experience.
License and Certifications:
REQUIRED
Wisconsin Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Age Specific Population Served:
Infant (less than 1 year)
Pediatric (1 - 12 years)
Adolescent (13 - 17 years)
Adult (18 - 64 years)
Geriatric (65 years & older)
OSHA Category:
Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.
Environmental Conditions:
Exposed to infectious diseases.
Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Walking/Standing Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)
Stooping/Bending Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Climbing Stair Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Shoulder Level Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Reaching - Below Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Reaching - Above Shoulder Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Number of lbs 150-200
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:
Primary Recruiter:
Nikki Frahm-Ward
Recruiter Email Address:
nmfrahmw@gundersenhealth.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
