CNA in Training – Vernon Manor
Viroqua, WI
$17.50 Hourly
CNA’s in Training are paid $17.50 hourly. Upon completion of the CNA program, your wage will increase to $20.00 hourly.
Join a Team That Feels Like Family
At Vernon Manor, we’re more than a workplace - we’re a community. We provide high-quality, compassionate care to our residents, and we’re looking for dedicated CNA in Training candidates to sponsor in their CNA journey and join our team!
What You'll do
The CNA in Training supports residents in a senior living and skilled nursing setting by providing companionship, responding to non-licensed care needs, assisting with daily routines, and maintaining a safe, clean, and respectful environment. This temporary role is intended for employees actively working toward Wisconsin CNA certification and does not include duties requiring a Wisconsin CNA license.
The CNA in Training program: This program provides sponsorship for the cost of the CNA course, as well as the skills and knowledge exams.
Shift Availability:
- Full-time: 60+ Hours/ Per Pay Period - Every Other Weekend & Holiday Rotations
- AM Shift: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
- PM Shift: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Part-time: 40+ Hours/ Per Pay Period - Every Other Weekend & Holiday Rotations
- AM Shift: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
- PM Shift: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- This is a temporary position for employees actively pursuing Wisconsin CNA certification; employees may not perform duties requiring a Wisconsin CNA license.
- Demonstrate commitment to the mission, philosophy, and service standards of Bethany St. Joseph Corporation.
- Help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents.
- Respect and uphold residents’ rights, reporting concerns for suspected violations according to policy.
- Follow safety, security, infection control, and hazardous materials policies to protect residents, staff, and property.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies, including assisting with resident evacuation when directed.
- Communicate and collaborate professionally with residents, families, visitors, and staff.
- Maintain timely, accurate, and respectful communication with team members and supervisors.
- Answer assigned call lights promptly and assist with non-direct care needs or notify and RCT or nurse when licensed care is required.
- Support activities for cognitively impaired residents as directed.
- Attend required in-services, training, and meetings.
- Provide one-to-one resident visits and companionship as assigned.
- Perform additional supportive duties as assigned, including but not limited to:
- Restock resident care supplies.
- Clean wheelchairs, walkers, equipment, and high-touch surfaces.
- Assist with cleaning lifts, scales, vital sign machines, kiosks, glucometers, and CPAP equipment as assigned.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in units, resident rooms, supply areas, and utility spaces.
- Assist with linen management, laundry transport, garbage removal, and recycling.
- Deliver supplies to RCTs or nurses as needed.
- Provide supportive one-to-one observation or companionship for residents who are restless, wandering, or unable to sleep, as assigned.
- Change beds and assist with basic room setup as needed.
- Pass and collect meal trays, waters, and linens, and assist with meal-related tasks as directed.
- Assist residents with transportation to and from meals and activities.
- Complete inventory sheets for new admissions and clothing sent to laundry for labeling.
- Painting resident fingernails only after nail care has been completed by an RCT or nurse.
Why Work With Us?
- Supportive leadership and team environment
- Consistent staffing and manageable workloads
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Strong focus on employee well-being and retention
- A chance to build lasting relationships with residents
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Good verbal and written communication.
- Good skills in numerical ability in computation.
- Good audio ability.
- Visual acuity for reading and color discrimination.
- Versatility to adapt to frequent changes in situations.
- Good sense of taste and smell.
- Ability to supervise.
- Be aware of state and federal regulations.
- Ability to work well with others and take directions from Director and Administration. Must be dependable and demonstrate a pleasant disposition.
- Operation of tray line, washing area, telephone, blenders, and dish machines and all cooking and food prep equipment.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet eligibility requirements for coverage under the organization’s insurance policy.
Benefits:
Available to all:
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
Additional Benefits at 40+ hours/pay period:
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Vision Insurance,
- Life Insurance,
- Critical Care and Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits at 60+ hours/pay period:
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- FSA
- Long and Short-Term Disability
We offer excellent wages, paid time off that carries over every year, shift differentials, weekend differentials, excellent benefits, tuition reimbursement and referral bonuses and more. If this sounds like the right long-term care opportunity for you, apply today!
