Walworth County
Location: Elkhorn,WI, USA
Date: 2024-12-22T06:05:00Z
Job Description:
An Equal Opportunity EmployerPosition SummaryCurrently hiring PM FULL-TIME positions!********Additional $2/hr SHIFT PREMIUMS and $2/hr WEEKEND DIFFERENTIALS may apply.******** ********In addition, up to an additional $10/hour for Crisis Shift Pay Premium on designated shifts.********Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide resident focused compassionate support with activities of daily living in accordance with assigned resident's plan of care.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent competencies obtained or in progress, and zero to six months of relevant prior experience. Knowledge of medical terminology and basic arithmetic skills is required.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAbility to perform manual tasks associated with personal care of elderly.Knowledge and understanding of Resident Bill of Rights.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Good oral and written communication skills.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations and Other Special RequirementsWisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification, and on State Registry for Nursing Attendants.Criminal background check free of convictions of abuse of individuals or misappropriation of property while in a formal caretaking setting.All staff of Lakeland Health Care Center may be called upon to respond to emergency situations assisting residents in their physical positioning.All employees may be required to work overtime as determined by the department head.Interactions & CommunicationsResponds to requests and initiates contacts to exchange basic or general information with others.Decision MakingThis position has authority to make decisions that are within detailed procedures and protocols and under close supervision. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or work unit within the department and information is provided to others for their decision making.Thinking & Problem SolvingIn relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges of this position tend to be routine and primarily related to procedure and process issues.Tools and Equipment UsedTelephone Scales Various Medical-Related DevicesWORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to constantly use bilateral upper extremities, above/below waist and above/below shoulder height.Ability to constantly walk and standAbility to constantly use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or to tend to resident needs.Ability to constantly lift and move up to 25 pounds.Ability to frequently lift and move up to 75 pounds with aid of provided equipment, or a second person assist.Ability to frequently lift, push or pull 50 pounds unassisted with bending and twisting of trunk.Ability to communicate to residents using talking and hearing.Ability to identify resident care needs through hearing and seeing.Must be free from communicable disease. Constant means at least 2/3's of the shift. Frequent means at least 1/3 of the shift.Selection ProcessTO INCLUDE:Formal Walworth County Electronic ApplicationEmployment History ReviewVerification of CNA CertificationOral Department InterviewReference CheckBackground CheckPost Offer Physical ExamDrug ScreenOther job related tests may be required.A final candidate for this position may request consideration for additional Scheduled Time Off (STO) based on five years or more of continuous related experience per Ord. Sec. 15-515 (e).WALWORTH COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARYH - Non-Represented Hourly Employees BARGAINING UNIT: Non-Represented Hourly Employees Hired on or after January 1, 2012 DATE: January 1, 2019 EMPLOYMENT STATUS: All employees of Walworth County are at-will employees. BASIS OF PAYMENT: You are paid for actual hours worked plus pay for any accrued benefit time for which you are eligible. You are eligible for overtime or compensatory time in accordance with provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. SCHEDULED TIME OFF: Accrued based on straight-time hours paid each pay period. All accrued scheduled time off hours are available for use, subject to approval of your supervisor. As a full-time employee you earn scheduled time off (pro-rated for part-time) equivalent to the following:10 days per year after 1 year of Walworth County Service15 days per year after 5 years of Walworth County Service20 days per year after 15 years of Walworth County Service PERSONAL TIME OFF: Employees will receive 64 hours of personal time off as a lump sum at the beginning of each year (pro-rated for part-time and newly-hired employees). At the end of each calendar year, an employee may request to move remaining personal time off hours to the extended sick leave bank. If no request is made, any remaining hours shall be paid out on the employee's last pay date of the calendar year. EXTENDED SICK LEAVE BANK: Used for time off of work for more serious health conditions that require three or more consecutive days off or when on an approved leave of absence. HOLIDAYS: Ten paid holidays each year. As a part-time employee, you receive pro-rated holiday pay based on your positions budgeted FTE. INSURANCE: Employees hired into a .75 FTE or higher position are eligible for Health, Dental, Life, Vision, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of service provided you complete enrollment forms within 30 days of hire. Employees hired into a .50 FTE or higher position are eligible for all benefits listed below except Health insurance. Employees hired into a .49 FTE or less position are eligible to participate in Short-Term Disability only. Health Insurance: You can choose Tier 1 or Tier 2. Tier 1 is a standard co-pay plan. Tier 2 is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). The County will contribute an amount approved by the County Board, payable as a lump sum to your HSA for Tier 2. You may also elect to contribute to your HSA up to the IRS maximum. You may elect either family or single coverage. The monthly premium will be split between the County and the employee. Dental Insurance: You may elect either family or single coverage. The county shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for a full-time and 50% (single or family) of the premium for a part-time employee enrolled in dental insurance. Life Insurance: The County provides you with term life insurance in an amount equal to $25,000. You have the option of purchasing additional coverage for yourself, spouse, and/or dependent children. Short-Term Disability Insurance: The County provides you with Short-Term Disability Insurance with premiums paid by the employer. LTD Insurance: The County provides you with Long-Term Disability Insurance. The monthly premium is 0.83% of your insured monthly wages. The County shall pay 67% of the premium & employee shall pay 33% of the premium. Vision Insurance: You may elect to participate in Vision insurance. The employee electing coverage shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for vision insurance. WISCONSIN RETIREMENT: You are covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System if you are expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours per year for a period of one year or more. The WRS provides you with separation, disability or retirement benefits upon termination. The payment is split between the county and employee, as prescribed by state law. Employees expected to work less than 1200 hours per year will not receive this benefit. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE: After completing 6 months of employment, you are eligible to participate in the Educational Assistance Program and receive partial reimbursement for tuition upon completion of approved courses. TAX-SHELTERED BENEFITS: You may elect to participate in the following tax-sheltered benefits:Deferred Compensation (S457 plan)Medical Spending Account (S125 plan)Dependent Care Plan (S125 plan)Health Savings Account (S223 plan) WORKERS COMPENSATION: You are covered by Workers Compensation for any illness or injury arising out of your employment. Medical expenses and compensation for lost time are paid from the workers' compensation plan. In addition, the County will supplement the workers' compensation lost-time payment for up to 1 year, making you whole on a net-check basis. DIRECT DEPOSIT: You are required to participate in direct deposit of your paycheck to a banking institution of your choice. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: You and your family are encouraged to use the Employee Assistance Program for help in addressing confidential family and financial matters. EAP services are provided through Curalinc. Please call 888-###-#### for help. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: You will receive pay for up to 3 days for the purpose of bereavement over the death of your spouse, child, step-child, parent, step-parent, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, or other member of the immediate household (excluding renters). You will receive up to 1 day of pay for the death of your brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew. JURY DUTY: Your regular wages will be made-whole for any time you are required to serve on jury duty. MILITARY LEAVE: Your regular wages will be made-whole for up to two weeks for you to meet your annual two-week reserve duty obligation. Extended military leaves are provided in accordance with state and federal laws. LEAVE OF ABSENCE: You are required to request a leave of absence in writing and a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to your expected absence. All leaves are subject to approval of the Human Resources Department and are at the discretion of the County's representative, except as otherwise required by law. Under emergency situations, the leave papers must be submitted within 5 days after the absence begins. Periods of absence less than 5 days may be approved by your department head. Note: This Summary provides only a brief outline of your benefits. All benefit terms and conditions are subject to the specific provisions of plan documents, policies, and/or legal rules and regulations. These benefits are subject to change from time to time by action of the County Board and/or Human Resources Committee.Job Type: Full-timePay: $18.83 - $25.51 per hourBenefits:* Dental insurance* Disability insurance* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Retirement plan* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceWork Location: In person
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