JOB REQUIREMENTS: Willowbrook Assisted Living is a community-based
residential facility (CBRF) owned and operated by Kenosha County. We can
serve up to 24 individuals with advanced age and/or
dementia/Alzheimer\'s disease and those 55 years and older. Our mission
is to maintain our residents\' independence and individuality by
providing care and assistance in a supervised setting that looks and
feels like home. Our level of service is greater than basic room and
board and less than skilled nursing care. We offer a complete line of
services, which include help with medications, bathing, dressing,
incontinence care, activities of daily living, social and leisure
activities, and help with getting transportation to appointments and
community activities. Our goal is for the resident to be healthy, happy,
and as independent as possible for as long as possible with the
assistance and care of our staff. The Certified Nursing Assistant works
under the general direction of the Willowbrook Manager, responsible for
enriching our residents\' lives by helping create an environment that
promotes a high quality of life through recreational programming. Duties
of the CNA include: Assists residents with activities of daily living
Dressing and undressing (clothing should be clean and appropriate for
the season Bathing Personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail care,
hair care, foot care) Mobility devices (cane, walker, wheelchair,
crutches) including monitoring of safe transfer and ambulation
techniques Care of devices such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing
aids Telephone (calls, phone repairs, hearing and vision adaptive
devices) Housekeeping tasks (vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning
bathroom, bed making, bed changes) Laundry Escorts residents and
coordinates internal and external transportation as needed Mail
delivery, personal correspondence Assists residents with administration
of medications, including monitoring of medication supplies and
documentation. Health Maintenance and Monitoring Tasks Observes and
reports changes in residents\' physical condition and cognitive and
emotional status to the Administrator and/or Licensed Nurse as needed
Delivers basic health services like recording pulse rate, temperature,
respiration rate, and blood sugar checks Conducts room checks and
resident rounds Monitors for environment safety hazards Records
incidents, errors, or accidents Records resident and resident-related
events Dining Assists in a variety of tasks relating to dining,
encouraging independence (escorting residents to dining room if needed,
setting up and cleaning tables, serving meals, bussing tables) May be
required to prepare meals and snacks Recreational Program Participates
in and supports the resident-centered recreational program by leading
structured group activities, assisting residents to programs, assisting
residents with independent leisure activities, and attending bus trips
as assigned Emergency Preparedness Responds to and acts appropriately in
emergency or disaster situations Facility Housekeeping and Maintenance
Vacuums, dusts, and cleans common areas on schedule and as needed
Replaces things such as light bulbs, garbage liners, batteries, etc.
Leadership Plans and completes duties with minimal direction from
supervisor Works collaboratively with peers and other team members Uses
tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or
emotionally charged situations Follows up with appropriate staff,
residents, or other individuals regarding reported complaints, problems,
and concerns Acts as ambassador and public relations representative to
guests and visitors Maintains all certifications required for employment
Administrative Responsibilities Thoroughly completes appropriate
records, service plan, and other documentation which is to be submitted
in a timely manner Monitors appropriate use of resident care, office,
and other needed suppliesCopies special paperwork or forms Other Duties
Demonstrates a respect of residents, an understanding of the aging
process, and an understanding of family dynamics in the aging family
Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and
positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment Ensures that all
residents are treated fairly with kindness, dignity, and respect
Respects residents\' personal property rights, maintaining residents\'
rights to privacy and confidentiality Attends and participates in
scheduled orientation and in-service training and educational classes, a
minimum of 15 hours per year Attends and participates in staff meetings,
projects, or committees as assigned Performs other duties as required or
assigned We are dedicated to the model of Person Directed Care and work
closely with our residents and their families to develop a plan of care
designed around each resident\'s goals. Our staff of highly trained
professionals understands that the needs of each resident are as unique
as the individual and will build on their personal strengths through
enabling residents to feel valued and empowered by treating them with
respect and dignity. ** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Experience with older adults or desire to serve older adults
in a care-giving role Experience with dementia preferred but not
required Qualifications Knowledge of the principles, methods, and
standards of nurse aide practices Knowledge of health care, sanitation,
hygiene, and medical treatment Ability to maintain confidentiality
requirements Ability to successfully work with physicians, nurses,
attendants, residents, and the general public Ability to understand and
follow oral and written instructions and assignments Ability to maintain
effective communication and open, collaborative relationships with
nursing and other facility staff Ability to communicate effectively with
residents, family members or responsible parties, staff, physicians, and
others as required Skill in basic computer usage Physical Demands The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lift 50 pounds
from floor to waist and 20 pounds from waist to shoulder Carry 50 pounds
for up to 20 feet Push/pull 60 horizontal force pounds for 10 feet The
successful candidate for this position will be required to comply with
the Center for Medicare & Medicaid regulations and Brookside Care
Center\'s mandatory vaccination policy in healthcare facilities. Proof
of vaccination will be required as a condition of employment unless an
individual obtains an approved medical or religious exemption.
** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs Other: To see the complete job description
and to apply for this position, please visit our website,
www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs, and click the \"View Open Jobs\" button.
Must be received no later than Sunday, October 19, 2025. Kenosha County
is an equal opportunity employer.
