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Location:
Milwaukee, WI 53225
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Industry:
Healthcare - Health Services
Experience:
At least 1 year(s)
Contact Information
Description
Birchwood Health and Rehab is looking for Certified Nursing Assistants to join our location in Milwaukee, WI.
Birchwood offers a full benefit package as well as a company matched 401k.
Apply in person. No phone calls please.
9632 W. Appleton Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53225
Summary: Under supervision, provides basic nursing assistance and assists residents with daily living activities.
Essential Functions:
§ Answers signal lights and bells to determine resident needs.
§ Assists residents with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care.
§ Obtains food trays and assists residents with feeding.
§ Assists residents with range of motion exercises, and movement to wheelchair or activity areas.
§ Assists resident with turning and positioning in bed
§ Assists resident with ambulation for short distance in facility.
§ Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed.
§ Performs other tasks as assigned..
§ Documentation on flow sheets as directed.
§ Attends interdisciplinary meetings as needed to provide input into selected resident’s plans of care.
§ Documents restorative services provided following facility policies and procedures.
§ Reports to Charge Nurse or designee on progress/lack of progess in achieving restorative goals.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Education:
§ High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Licenses/Certification:
§ Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment (Wisconsin).
Experience:
§ Six months experience in a long term care environment preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
§ Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
§ Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.
