Certified Nursing Assistant

Salary : $39,665.60 Annually

Location : Monroe, WI

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2021-00184

Department : Pleasant View Nursing Home

Opening Date : 08 / 07 / 2025

Description / Summary

This position provides direct certified nursing care under the direction of Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses to the residents of Pleasant View Nursing Home. Currently hiring only for PMs and Nights.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Nursing Care Functions :

• Arrive on the unit by the starting time for the shift.
• Conduct rounds on the unit with the staff working on the previous shift.
• Listen to the nurse as she / he presents information about the residents on the unit, provides requests as to such things as vital signs, weights, preparation for an appointment, etc. and provides other information. Ask questions when further information or clarification is needed.
• Complete the duties and responsibilities as assigned, following the individualized care plan that is located in each resident room as well as in the Nursing Assistant Binders.
• Provide care and service to each resident in an individualized fashion. Perform the duties of the nursing assistant. Honor the resident preferences and requests as appropriate. Be knowledgeable of the care plan and the needs of each resident in the assigned area. Ask questions when there is a need for clarity or additional information.
• Completes the necessary documentation as assigned with accuracy and timeliness.
• Provides care and services as needed per the care plan. These services include : oral care, denture care, hair care, bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, nail care, skin care, toileting, serving meals, serving nutritional supplements, positioning in bed, positioning in wheelchair.
• Monitor that residents have the assistive devices needed for safety, follow the care plan.
• Assists with meals according to the needs of each resident. Be available to assist with the serving of the meal as well as clean up after the meal. Offer dietary supplements following the care plan. PM Shift will offer meal nourishment prior to bedtime.
• Following the care plan, assists with Activities of Daily Living per the care plan.
• Reports change in resident behavior or condition to unit nurse immediately.
• Records residents' vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, weight as directed; taking the vitals within the assigned timeframe.
• Answers call lights promptly and meet residents' needs / requests.
• Records treatment, food input, bowel movements and other nursing tasks and resident information.
• Assists ambulatory residents moving around. Transfers non-ambulatory, non-weight bearing residents. Re-positions residents.
• Ability to use mechanical devices for resident transfers (E-Z Lift, E-Z Stand, Hoyer, etc...).
• Changes bed linens. Adjusts beds. Keeps the resident room clean and neat.
• Keeps the supply room, the kitchenette, the shower room, the clean and soiled utility room and day rooms neat and clean.
• Transports residents to and from dentist, podiatrist, beauty shop, and on / off unit recreational activities.
• Conducts self in a courteous and professional manner. Maintains knowledge of and follows nursing and facility work guidelines including dress code.

Resident Rights

Personnel Functions

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

Qualifications

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Function

Valid Wisconsin nursing assistant certification with previous related experience preferred.

Attends educational programs and completes the hours required for the Nursing Assistant Certification.

Pleasant View Nursing Home is a 24 hour facility which requires continuous care for residents, therefore employees must meet attendance standards by arriving to work on time, work all scheduled shifts and extra shifts that are agreed to work and have an overall excellent attendance record.

Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

Mathematical Ability.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability

Physical Requirements

Environmental Adaptability

Other

Green County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Pleasant View Nursing Home offers a competitive benefits package to regular full-time employees including : Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Life Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Retirement through Wisconsin Retirement System, BESTflex, PTO, and vacation.