Description Job Summary: Ensure and enhance the health and well-being of our Residents by providing direct, routine nursing care and assisting with activities of daily living Nursing Care Functions • Assists with personal cares including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting • Follows all routines, policies, and procedures to accurately measure and record vital signs, weights, food and fluid intake and output, bowel movements per facility protocol • Delivers meals, assists with eating, and promptly reports any chewing or swallowing difficulties to the charge nurse • Assists with the restorative nursing program to include passive and active range of motion and ambulation with appropriate assistive devices • Assists in safe transfers using a transfer belt, device, or appropriate lift • Answers call lights promptly and determines resident needs • Changes bed linens and ensures that beds are neatly made • Ensures that residents are clean, neatly dressed, and well-groomed • Reports promptly to the charge nurse any signs of resident illness or changes in condition, to include skin condition and mental status • Reports to the charge nurse any accidents or incidents involving residents and visitors • Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect per facility policy • Remains aware and takes precautions to ensure a clean and safe environment for residents and staff • Other duties and responsibilities as directed by licensed staff or supervisors Personnel Functions • Attends designated nursing meetings as scheduled • Develops and maintains a good working relationship with other staff, whether within the nursing department or inter-departmental personnel • Completes assigned training and obtains at least 12 hours of continuing education per year • Utilizes materials and supplies in an efficient, cost-effective manner • Follows all facility policies and procedures • Follows standard precautions and works within OSHA guidelines • Reports any equipment malfunction to the designated staff member • Remain free of criminal conviction that may preclude employment in the nursing home setting (including but not limited to theft, battery, assault) • Reports any pending criminal or civil charges or matters to the Administrator by the next business day • Always represents the United Pioneer Home in a positive manner unless contraindicated by law Requirements Qualifications • Certification through a state-approved nursing assistant course or enrolled in approved course • Must be current on the Wisconsin State Registry within 120 days of hire Other Skills and Abilities required • Demonstrated concern for the elderly and ability to treat Residents with respect and dignity • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of Resident information, as per HIPAA regulations • Strong time management and teamwork skills • Ability to understand and follow work assignments and interventions in resident care plans • Customer service oriented • Adequate strength and endurance to meet the strenuous physical demands of resident care responsibilities such as lifting and moving residents • Coordination and dexterity required to provide resident care skillfully • Ability to work as scheduled and adapt to changes in bi-weekly work schedule Physical Requirements • Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, use of pulling, bending, and stooping movements • Able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds • Be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability • Achieve negative assessment for infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) • Remain free of illegal drug use and signs of impairment as per facility policy