Description

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Summary

Currently hiring PM AND NOC PART-TIME positions!  

********Additional $2/hr SHIFT PREMIUMS and $2/hr WEEKEND DIFFERENTIALS may apply.********

 ********In addition, up to an additional $10/hour for Crisis Shift Pay Premium on designated shifts.********   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide resident focused compassionate support with activities of daily living in accordance with assigned resident's plan of care. 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent competencies obtained or in progress, and zero to six months of relevant prior experience.  Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification. Knowledge of medical terminology and basic arithmetic skills is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to perform manual tasks associated with personal care of elderly.

Knowledge and understanding of Resident Bill of Rights.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations and Other Special Requirements

Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification and on State Registry for Nursing Attendants.

Criminal background check free of convictions of abuse of individuals or misappropriation of property while in a formal caretaking setting.

All staff of Lakeland Health Care Center may be called upon to respond to emergency situations assisting residents in their physical positioning.

All employees may be required to work overtime as determined by the department head.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to constantly use bilateral upper extremities, above/below waist and above/below shoulder height.

• Ability to constantly walk and stand

• Ability to constantly use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or to tend to resident needs.

• Ability to constantly lift and move up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to frequently lift and move up to 75 pounds with aid of provided equipment, or a second person assist.

• Ability to frequently lift, push or pull 50 pounds unassisted with bending and twisting of trunk.

• Ability to communicate to residents using talking and hearing.

• Ability to identify resident care needs through hearing and seeing.

• Must be free from communicable disease.

  "Constant" means at least 2/3's of the shift.

  "Frequent" means at least 1/3 of the shift.

Selection Process

TO INCLUDE: 
Formal Walworth County Electronic Application
Employment History Review

Verification of CNA Certification
Oral Department Interview

Reference Check
Background Check
Post Offer Physical Exam
Drug Screen

 

Other job related tests may be required.

A final candidate for this position may request consideration for additional Scheduled Time Off (STO) based on five years or more of continuous related experience per Ord. Sec. 15-515 (e).