Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Introduction

Are you a CNA with a passion for helping people live their best life?

Come work with us to assist people living with intellectual disabilities in acquiring the personal skills needed to reach their highest potential at the Department of Health Services (DHS) Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC)!

Our team takes great pride in the care we provide, which includes excellent short-term and residential services to help people with disabilities reach their highest potential. We are a care facility located at 21425 Spring Street , in Union Grove, WI. Click here to see what working at SWC is all about!

• Starting pay is $25.82 or $27.22 per hour based on classification level, plus earn a $2,000 sign-on bonus
• and night / weekend differentials!
• Earn an exceptional State Benefit Package !

3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months. Leave time is pro-rated for part-time employees based on hours worked.

Please note : If you recently interviewed for these positions, there is no need to reapply at this time.

Please do not apply if you are not a currently a CNA.

As a CNA at SWC, you will complete classroom orientation and on the floor training in the first 3 weeks.

Position Summary

We are hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) at the Objective and Advanced level. The classification / position level will be determined based on the qualifications listed below as well as facility needs.

As an RCT-Objective, you provide care to individuals with intellectual disabilities (IID); providing personal hygiene care to residents; observe and report behavioral, mental, and physical changes in residents; record and summarize information in daily logs, clinical records, etc.; assisting seated or lying residents to a standing position by pulling and lifting; and work cooperatively with others to promote a positive living environment.

As an RCT-Advanced - Intensive Treatment Program (ITP), you are responsible for short term care and support to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) who also engage in challenging behaviors. In addition to assisting with activities of daily living and active treatment, you must demonstrate the ability to implement complex treatment plans that promote safety, skill development, and challenging behavior reduction.

Salary Information

Starting pay is between $25.82 and $29.01 / hour for Objective OR $27.22 and $30.63 / hour for Advanced based on state seniority. Additional increases are based on years of service in the chart below.

Years of State Service Objective Advanced

0 $25.82 $27.22

1 $26.35 $27.78

2 $26.88 $28.35

3 $27.41 $28.93

5 $27.94 $29.49

10 $28.47 $30.06

15 $29.01 $30.63

Job Details

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to :

Employees are also required to complete the orientation program successfully during first 5 weeks.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have / be prepared for all of the following criteria :

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following criteria :

Applicants will be required to either attach a current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format or enter their work history, and answer one or more questions. F or a guide on developing your resume and what should be included, click here .

How To Apply

Applying is easy! Click "Apply for Job" to start your application process. Sign in to your account or create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Helpful Information :

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's affairs, click here .

Deadline to Apply

This posting will remain open until needs of the facility are met.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7 : 45 am - 4 : 30 pm.