La Crosse, WI 54601
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Schedule Weekly Hours:
320.8 FTE, 32 hours/week
Day shift, primarily 8am-4:30pm
Monday - Friday & Every 5th weekend/rotating holidays are required.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Job Description:
Serves as a member of the health care team who works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The Home Health Aide is an integral member of the team while in the field carrying out the patient's plan of care assigned by the RN. They are responsible to provide assistance to our patients and families so they may maximize their independence and autonomy while remaining in their home (private residence, nursing home, assisted living).
Major Responsibilities:
1. Assists with basic care for patients in the areas of nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility and safety in patient homes.
2. Provides more individualized care as delegated by the RN though reinforcement of education providing dressing changes, and by providing household services essential to health care at home (ex. dishes, laundry, simple meal prep).
3. Maintains visit schedules in the patient's home as identified by the multidisciplinary health care team and the patients and families.
4. Implements the patient and family care plan under the indirect supervision of the RN.
5. Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team members to effectively communicate and document accurate information.
6. Assists patients with self-administration of medications as delegated by the RN and as evidenced by on-site supervision/care provision, client satisfaction or documentation.
7. Runs and reviews reports to maintain compliance measures as well as inputs demographic, clinical information and data into the clinical software system.
8. Demonstrates dependability, organizational skills and effective use of time by setting priorities to complete delegated work within established time frames.
9. Demonstrates role accountability by adhering to Gundersen Health System’s Mission statement, policies and confidentiality standards.
10. Assists in the orientation of new personnel.
11. Participates in quality improvement activities, contributes ideas and demonstrates a commitment to make improvements in the quality of services provided.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Learning:
REQUIRED
High School Diploma or equivalency + completion of a Home Health Aide program that meets state and federal requirements for placement on the Wisconsin and Minnesota State Home Health Aide Registry
Work Experience:
REQUIRED
1 year experience in acute care, nursing home or home health agency.
DESIRED
2 years experience in acute care, nursing home or home health agency.
License and Certifications:
REQUIRED
Wisconsin Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Minnesota Registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA-MN)
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR certification; Heart Saver, Rescue and Military training network CPR; or the American Red Cross CPR certification (CPR) except Citizen and Animal classes
Age Specific Population Served:
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:
Subject to outside environmental conditions.
Exposed to infectious diseases.
Subject to atmospheric conditions.
Subject to hazards.
Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Sitting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Static Standing Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Driving Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Stooping/Bending Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Squatting 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)
Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Balance - Right Leg Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Balance - Left Leg Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Lifting - Floor to Waist Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
Lifting - Other Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
Carrying - Long Carry (>50 feet) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
Carrying - Short Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
Carrying - Right Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
Carrying - Left Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25
Push/Pull (Static Force) Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Number of lbs 25-50
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [email protected] or call 608-775-0267
Equal Opportunity Employer