CNA-NEW STARTING PAY RATE! (FT/PT)

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 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. AM/PM/NOC available \*Applicants available to work PM shift

(3pm-11pm) strongly encouraged to apply!\* Starts at $20.00/hour,

increasing to $20.52/hour after successful completion of 6-month

initial employment period Additional pay incentives for working PM shift

and NOC shift, as well as when working weekends! Shift differentials

offered for PM and NOC shifts 3pm-11pm shift diff extra $2.00/hr

11pm-7am shift diff extra $3.00/hr Additional special assignment pay

for .2 and .4 positions All part-time and full-time nursing positions

work every other weekend Essential Duties Assists in creating a

therapeutic atmosphere conducive to the mental health of

clients/residents. 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. In the CBRF assists with group

interactions, assist with admissions, scheduling, other clerical duties

as assigned and maintain a homelike environment. In the CBRF creates a

supportive environment with supervision and assistance to clients based

on individual needs in order to achieve maximum independent function and

resolve crisis, documenting fulfillment of crisis plans and client

Progress. Performs Related Functions As Assigned. 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; occasional swimming.

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. Must be free from

communicable disease. Brown County is an E-Verify employer. Click the

links below for more information.

https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/Human-Resources/E-Verify%20Participation%20Poster(1).pdf

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https://www.browncountywi.gov/i/f/files/Human-Resources/IER%20Right%20to%20Work%20Poster.pdf

(Download PDF reader) \\\\\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Current knowledge of procedures and techniques in providing routine,

non-professional nursing care to the geriatric elderly, developmentally

disabled, mentally ill, AODA client or children and adolescents.

Knowledge of CPI, Restraining Techniques and Therapeutic Interventions.

Knowledge of principles of documentation. Knowledge of basic principles

of active treatment. Knowledge of basic principles of behavior

modification and appropriate pplication of behavior modification

techniques. Ability to recognize and address the physical, psychosocial,

mental and emotional needs of the client. Ability to carry out a nursing

care plan and to follow oral and written instructions, as directed by

the Registered Nurse. Ability to organize, plan, lead and participate in

activities. Ability to deal with stress associated with threatening of

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. Ability to complete required training under DHS

83, DHS 34, and mental health crisis training as required for working in

the crisis stabilization unit. 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; occasional swimming. 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. Must be free from communicable disease. \\\\\*

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty