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VitaCare Living Stratford

Certified Nursing Aide

VitaCare Living Stratford, Stratford, Wisconsin, United States, 54484

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Are you passionate about helping others and seeking an emotionally rewarding job in the healthcare field? We may have exactly the role youre looking for! As a certified nursing assistant, youll be the main caregiver for our patients with varied levels of mobility who require help with daily living activities like going to the restroom, getting dressed, eating regular meals, and changing bedpans. Youll also need to accurately record patient vitals, monitor changes in behavior or symptoms, and answer call signals and bells to determine patient needs. If youre looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities: Assist patients with regular exercise as needed to maintain physical health and mobility level Communicate information with patient care providers and other nursing staff members to facilitate patient care Maintain clean and sanitary patient rooms by rotating sheets, changing bedpans, and performing general room upkeep Help patients with basic care including bathing, dressing, going to the restroom, eating, and taking proper medication dosages on a daily basis Meet patients upon arrival and precisely catalogue measurements of the patient's vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and blood oxygen level Qualifications: Job seekers must possess a high school diploma or equivalent such as GED Candidates should have the physical stamina to reposition and lift patients from beds to examination tables or wheelchairs and move medical equipment Proficient computer skills and experience using computer database to ensure patient history is accurately recorded Experience and knowledge working with bedridden patients and those who suffer from age-related illness such as Alzheimer's and Dementia preferred Completed the state-approved CNA training program and received CNA certification from a medical facility, vocational school, or community college Compensation: $16 -$21 an hour Assist patients with regular exercise as needed to maintain physical health and mobility level Communicate information with patient care providers and other nursing staff members to facilitate patient care Maintain clean and sanitary patient rooms by rotating sheets, changing bedpans, and performing general room upkeep Help patients with basic care including bathing, dressing, going to the restroom, eating, and taking proper medication dosages on a daily basis Meet patients upon arrival and precisely catalogue measurements of the patient's vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and blood oxygen level