Certified Nursing Assistant - AM Shift

Position Summary

CNA based on Sandstone or as assigned.

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• Works as a team member to assure that all residents receive necessary care and services.
• Immediately reports resident health concerns to the RN.
• Responds to call lights of all residents in a timely manner.
• Reports all allegations of abuse, neglect or misappropriation to the supervisor.
• Assists residents at meal and snack times.
• Assures that residents maintain adequate nutrition and hydration. Offers thickened liquids and therapeutic diets as needed.
• Maintains resident safety during transfers and when using mechanical lifts, gait belts, etc.
• Assures all resident supportive devices are applied in the proper manner.
• Delivers restorative care specific to each resident. Follows the functional maintenance program.
• Documents vital signs, weights, intake and output, observation flow sheets, restorative nursing and other assigned charting in a timely fashion as assigned by licensed nursing supervisors.
• Performs assigned tasks in an emergency situation (i.e., fire, tornado, disaster, etc.).
• May be "mandated" to stay past the normal shift in order to meet minimal staffing requirements.

• Shows respect for residents, staff and visitors by accepting assignments willingly.
• Has a customer service attitude. Uses a kind and gentle approach with residents while maintaining their dignity and respecting their privacy.
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance. Reports to work as scheduled. Arrives in the report area at the shift start time. Leaves unit only for allowed break and meal times and returns within the time frame established by RH policy.
• Follows the Rock Haven dress code.
• Organizes and completes assignments in a timely manner.
• Carries out all facility policies.
• Completes a minimum of 12 in‑service hours annually.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, residents, families, professionals and the general public.
• Ability to work well as a team member.

• Completion of 120‑hour nursing assistant course at an accredited program.
• Long‑term care experience preferred.
• Current certification with the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry.

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and stoop for periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Ability to respond to emergency/crisis situations.
• Ability to push/pull a medication cart.
• Exposure to noise.
• Exposure to blood and/or body fluids.

• Salary: Rock County has updated its pay grid in 2023 with 14 steps for every classification. Compensation grid link.
• Holidays: Regular holidays (New Year’s Day, MLK Jr. Day, Spring Holiday, Memorial Day, July 4 th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday following Thanksgiving, Day before Christmas, Christmas, one floating holiday, and additional holidays granted by the County Board).
• Vacation: Employees (≥ 0.4 FTE) hired on or after April 10 2023 earn vacation as per schedule (details in HR policies).
• Health Insurance: Dual choice between Dean Health Care or Mercy Health Care;
  County pays 90% of premium under Healthy Employee Incentive Program.
• Sick Leave: One day per month of continuous employment for full‑time employees; prorated for part‑time employees (≥ 16 hours/week). Max accrual 130 days.
• Dental & Vision Plans: Delta Dental and vision plans available;
  County pays 60% of lowest cost plan; enrollment within first 30 days.
• Life Insurance: State of Wisconsin Plan;
  County contributes 20% of first increment.
• Voluntary Benefits: Disability, hospital indemnity, supplemental life, critical illness, and accident insurance (employee pays 100%).
• Deferred Compensation: Participation in national and state plans at employee cost.
• Flexible Spending Account: Medical and dependent‑care FSA available (up to $5,000).
• Retirement: Wisconsin Retirement System; employer and employee contributions per WRS rules.
• Bereavement Leave: up to 32 hours annually for immediate family; additional leave can be taken from vacation or sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 24/7 counseling; up to six visits covered.
• Parking: Free parking at all counties facilities.
• Workplace Attire & Identification: Businesslike image required; identification badge mandatory.
• Smoke‑free Policy: All County buildings and Rock Haven Nursing Home are smoke‑free.

Human Resources: 608‑757‑5520. For policy documents, visit HR website or the Human Resources Intranet for full policy & procedure manuals.