Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.
These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.
Aspirus Medford Hospital in Medford, WI is seeking a UNIVERSAL CAREGIVER to join our COUNTRY GARDENS ASSISTED LIVING COMPLEX team!
Description:
The Universal Caregiver is responsible for the care of the long-term care resident under the direction of the charge nurse. The Universal Caregiver provides direct patient care under the direction of licensed nursing staff. The Universal Caregiver assists/performs activities of daily living; dressing, eating, transfer, mobility, toileting, ROM as necessary to maintain/increase the resident’s highest level of function. The Universal Caregiver assures the safety of the resident by using gait belts, mechanical lifts, and observing and intervening appropriately when the resident is at risk. The Universal Caregiver in AC&R is working in modified C.N.A. role.
Hours: Part-time/Benefit Eligible or .6 FTE; 48 hours bi-weekly, PM Shift
Required Education:
Completion of an approved nursing assistant program with current inclusion in the Wisconsin Nurse Aide RegistryCurrent BLS certificationCBRF Fire/Safety and First Aid training – Units 1 & 2
Preferred Education:
Graduate of high school or GED
Required Experience:
None
Preferred Experience:
Previous experiences in a long-term care setting
Desired Abilities, Skill and Knowledge:
Good verbal and written communication skills.Ability to adapt to changeGood organizational skillsPleasant, service oriented personalityAbility to function under stressAbility to organize and prioritize work load
Aspirus Medford Hospital ranks among the TOP 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation as identified by iVantage Health Analytics! Aspirus Medford Hospital offers all the friendliness and flexibility of a 25-bed critical access hospital with the horsepower of a large healthcare system. Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics are in Taylor, Price, Clark and Marathon Counties. In addition to the hospital, residents of these counties have convenient access to our pharmacy, six primary care clinics, two therapy centers, a public fitness center, and our senior care services that include a skilled nursing home and assisted living. To learn more about Medford click the following link: Medford, Wisconsin.
Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.
Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.
As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.
Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 19 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.
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Essential:
* CPR or BLS