Job Posting for Household Assistant - Full Time! at La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Are you seeking a position in which you have a direct positive impact on others?

Are you building a career in healthcare?

Are you interested in mental health?

Join La Crosse County's Long-Term Campuses as a Household Assistant (HHA)! You will work on a direct care team serving our diverse resident population at Hillview Health Care Center.

This opportunity could include specializing in care for older adults with dementia experiencing challenging behaviors on short-term stays, as well as individuals seeking rehab services!

What's in it for you?

Full-time work = TOTAL REWARDS of La Crosse County! You'll be eligible for a 6.8% MATCH on the Wisconsin Retirement System (a nationwide leader!), paid vacation, paid sick, and paid holidays. La Crosse County covers 88% of your health care premium! Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and various other options are yours to participate in!
Need to get your CNA License? Apply today, and if hired, you'll be eligible to complete your CNA Certification Training for free!

Location: Hillview Health Care Center is in La Crosse, WI, on the city bus line and bike trails!

Shift: 10 AM to 6:30 PM, including weekday shifts and rotating weekends. Enjoy days off during the week!

Wage depends on experience!
- Up to $20.28/hr and $22.28/hr on weekends with differential.

Follows C.N.A. job description when needed to assist residents in all aspects of care. [1]
Cleans, dusts and cares for floors, windows, walls in resident living areas and other areas as assigned. Disinfects bathroom floors, walls, toilets, sinks, showers, spa, utility room and equipment, etc. Empties and cleans waste baskets. Ensures appliances are cleaned. [1]
Balances residents needs and routines with tasks needed to be completed for cleaning. [1]
Works alongside other team members to meet the individualized needs of each resident. [1]
Follows isolation policies and procedures when sanitizing isolation rooms. [1]
Stocks needed supplies in resident rooms. [2]
Assists in providing individualized or group activities based on resident preferences and needs as assigned. [1]
Supports all aspects of person centered care. Respects and acknowledges individuality and uniqueness of residents. [3]
Assist with meals and residents who may need assistance. [1]
Attends in-service educational programs. [3]
Participates in household meetings, as needed. [1]
Provides supervision of residents to maintain safety of resident and peers at all times. [2]
Follows individualized resident care plans. [2]
Maintains a safe, clean environment free of hazards. After meals, assures that dining area floors, tables, chairs and wheelchairs etc. are cleaned of food and liquids. [1]
Maintains resident rights and confidentiality of resident information, following HIPAA guidelines. [3]
Immediately report all suspected cases of resident abuse or neglect to the supervisor or Administrator.[3]
In this public service position, employee is required to be courteous, cooperative and respectful at all times, with the public and clients. Also establishes and maintains a courteous, cooperative and respectful working relationship with other employees, supervisors and public officials. [3]

Physical demands: Uses near vision, stands, walks and moves around the facility 6.5 to 7 hours of an 8-hour shift. Uses hands for delivering personal care and treatments. Communicates with residents and other staff members using talking and hearing. Read and write English. Bends and stoops to a squat within six inches of the floor, pushes and pulls linen carts, wheelchairs with residents weighing up to 250 pounds or more. Lifts 35 pounds, transfers up to 50 pounds. Uses nursing-related equipment such as thermometer, blood pressure device, scales, mechanical lifts and adaptive/restorative equipment.

RELATED JOB FUNCTIONS

Works safely and follows the safety practices and standards of the facility including Blood Borne Pathogen Standards. Uses a gait belt and proper body mechanics when involved in lifting, pushing or pulling activities. Uses 1-2 staff at all times when using mechanical lifts. [1]
Escorts individuals or groups to dining room and other facility activities. [2]
May drive facility vehicles in the transportation of residents to program events, medical or dental appointments etc. [2]
Reports to work on time and when scheduled. [3]
Assures that equipment is cleaned and properly stored at the end of the shift. [2]
May be directed to assume some training responsibilities for new employees who are not as familiar with the nature of the work. [2]
This job description is not intended to encompass every job duty or responsibility, but is only illustrative. This position is required to perform other duties as may be assigned or required. [2]

Tasks assigned to this position involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood or body fluids.
Risk Exposure Categories:
1=Tasks may involve exposure to blood/body fluids.
2=Tasks do not involve contact with blood/body fluids but could result in performing Category 1 task.
3=Tasks do not involve any risk of exposure to blood/body fluid.

Working knowledge of the principles of resident care, good hygiene, infection control, housekeeping and clothing care.
Working knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; including the mixture of cleaning compounds, liquids and cleaning instructions and for use of equipment.
Ability to conscientiously observe facility rules, regulations and policies.
Ability to work effectively with a variety of residents including those with dementia and mental illness.
Meeting federally mandated 12-hour in-service requirement annually.

Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant at time of hire.
Must be listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry within 120 days from date of hire.
A nurse aide student enrolled in an approved nurse aide training program may be permitted to work for up to 120 calendar days, if the person is employed full-time by a federally certified nursing home. The person must be placed on the Nurse Aide Registry by the 120th calendar day from the date of enrollment in the approved program.
Must be at least 17 years of age.
Must successfully pass a background check as required by the Wisconsin Caregiver Law.
Preference for individuals with prior experience performing facility cleaning work.
Prefer experience working with geriatric or mentally ill populations but not required.
Employees driving County vehicles must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a good driving record.

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