A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
Maplewood is currently interviewing CNAs that can contribute to a healing environment focused on the physical and emotional well-being of all our residents. At Maplewood a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides daily hands-on care, physical support, and basic medical monitoring for residents under the supervision of licensed nurses (RNs or LPNs). CNAs help maintain resident safety, comfort, dignity, and overall well-being. Alternating weekends are required. Key Responsibilities Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Assist residents with bathing, showering, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, and bathroom needs.
Mobility and Positioning:
Help residents transfer between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs, and regularly turn or reposition bedridden residents to prevent bedsores.
Nutrition and Hydration:
Serve meal trays, feed residents who need assistance, and record food and liquid intake.
Vitals and Monitoring:
Measure and record vital signs like blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and weight.
Observation and Reporting:
Monitor residents for changes in physical, mental, or emotional behavior and report concerns immediately to the nursing staff.
Environment and Safety:
Respond promptly to call lights, change soiled bed linens, and keep resident areas clean and safe.
Qualifications and Requirements Certification:
Must hold a valid, active CNA license or certification in good standing within the State of Wisconsin.
Physical Stamina:
Ability to stand for long periods, walk frequently, and safely lift, push, or pull weighted items or residents (often up to 35-50 lbs.).
Soft Skills:
Strong communication, active listening, patience, and deep compassion for elderly or rehabilitative residents. Benefit Package Includes Competitive pay starting at $18.62/hour plus differentials Bonus pay (EPay) $10/hr. more Medical, Dental, Vision Aflac 401K with company match
