CNA: Activities Aide - Full-time
Job Summary
Located at the Brown County Community Treatment Center, near UWGB
Brown County is looking to hire a full time Activity Aide/CNA to assist clients and residents with activities of daily living, provide nursing care, active treatment and be part of maintaining a therapeutic environment.
Why choose Brown County?
The Community Treatment Center is a newer built facility with 3 separate units. Bayshore Village is a 63-bed nursing home, all with private rooms and bathrooms/showers. Bay Haven is a 15 bed CBRF, also all with single rooms. Nicolet is a 16-bed, inpatient psychiatric hospital that provides care to those in a situational or mental crisis. We are also proud to have an overall 5-star facility rating which also includes a 5-star staffing and a 5-star quality rating!
This position offers a competitive starting wage of $17.18 per hour. For eligible positions, we offer a generous benefits package that includes 8 paid holidays per year, up to 4 weeks of paid time off after 6 months of employment, great insurance coverage on the first of the month following 30 days of employment as well as a participant in the Wisconsin Retirement System.
Brown County Community Treatment Center offers exciting challenges, personal growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference, all while preserving a strong work-life balance. As an employee, you will have the opportunity to serve individuals and families within your own community. Come and see all that Brown County has to offer and apply today!
Shift: AM (varies based on needs, typically 7am-3pm)
Hours per week: 40
Schedule: varies, every other weekend
Unit: Bayshore Village
A position with responsibility for assisting clients with activities of daily living, providing nursing care and active treatment to clients/residents in assigned household, neighborhood or unit and assisting in the maintenance of a safe, clean and therapeutic environment.
Essential Duties
Assists in creating a therapeutic atmosphere conducive to the mental health of residents.
Provides client care to meet the individual activity needs of the residents.
Organizes and plans group and individual activities to meet resident’s social needs.
Collaborates with other Activity Aides to establish and plan monthly groups and creates monthly Activity calendars.
In conjunction with the facilities department maintains a clean, comfortable and safe environment for clients.
Provides client care to meet the physical needs of the client/resident; also provides care relative to the emotional and psychosocial needs of clients.
Participates in the development of the client care plan and implement provisions of the client/resident care plans.
In conjunction with the therapy department and nursing department provides activities or simple food prep related to activities on the households as assigned.
Takes clients on community outings for recreational or educational purposes.
Observes client/resident and reports any change in client behavior/condition to Registered Nurse/designee immediately and respond to emergency and crisis situations.
Maintains the confidential nature of all client/resident and business information.
Attends staff meetings, attends in-service and outside agency training sessions if appropriate.
Completes and maintains necessary documentation according to applicable requirements, codes and policies.
Minimum Qualifications Required
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent; certification as a Nursing Assistant from an approved training program, and current, valid registration with the Wisconsin CNA Registry.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid State and Federal registration with the Wisconsin CNA Registry.
Valid Wisconsin Driver's License.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Ability to organize, plan, lead and participate in activities. Activities may include arts and crafts, holiday events, outdoor activities, music or drama, religious activities, etc. Activities are meant to foster socialization and relaxation and improve daily living skills.
Ability to recognize and address the physical, psychosocial, mental and emotional needs of the client.
Ability to motivate residents and observe individual resident responses during activity groups.
Ability to follow procedures related to therapeutic diets and feeding as directed by Registered Dietician
Ability to carry out a nursing care plan and to follow oral and written instructions, as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Ability to deal with stress associated with threatening or unpredictable client behavior.
Ability to use all standard medical equipment (thermometer, blood pressure apparatus, stethoscope, etc.) including proper use of mechanical lifts and gait belt.
Ability to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with clients/residents and family members.
Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relationships with other employees.
Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner both orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and carry out policies and procedures governing client care.
Ability to work the required hours of the position.
Ability to provide basic ROM and ambulatory techniques with the clients/residents.
Current knowledge of procedures and techniques in providing routine, non-professional nursing care to geriatric elderly, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill clients.
Knowledge of principles of documentation.
Knowledge of basic principles of active treatment.
Knowledge of basic principles of behavior modification and appropriate application of behavior modification techniques.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lifting 75 pounds maximum with the assistance of another person, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
Extended periods of standing, walking and sitting; occasional driving.
Using hand(s) for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating controls.
Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching and grappling.
Communicating orally in a clear manner.
Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes.
Distinguishing people or objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions.