Do you have a desire to assist the elderly or those in rehabilitation? Portage County has an opportunity for you to work with our staff at the Health Care Center serving the citizens of Portage County and their families. We offer a benefit package with permanent positions working at least 20 hours/week including health insurance. This may be the opportunity you have been waiting for!

This is a summary of the duties;
The Certified Nursing Assistant (Nurses Aide), under the direction and supervision of the professional nurse performs direct resident care, including the provision of personal care, assistance with activities of daily living, and the documentation and the reporting of those activities. The CNA upholds the philosophy of Portage County Health Care Center to provide rehabilitative service necessary for each resident to achieve a maximum level of functioning, the preservation of self-worth and dignity.

These are the skills we are seeking;
Certification as a Nurse’s Aide in Wisconsin

• Ability to meet required state criminal background check
• Be able to maintain composure and cope with stress and frustration, appreciate the dignity of each resident, and keep the confidence cultural, social, and medical conditions
• Current experience as a Nurse’s Aide preferred
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to work with elderly residents
• Ability to complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education per year
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position
• Ability to speak, read and write the English language