Location: Wausau, WI

Shift Type: Day shift (6:00 AM - 2:00 PM), 8-hour shifts, 40 hours/week, every other weekend and every other holiday required

Candidate Pay Rate: $32 - $32.9 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care, assisting residents with ADLs like bathing, dressing, feeding and mobility
• Respond promptly to call lights and urgent resident needs with empathy and professionalism
• Follow individualized care plans to support residents’ goals, preferences, safety and dignity
• Assist with ambulation, transfers and positioning using proper techniques and mechanical lifts when needed
• Support restorative and range-of-motion exercises as assigned to promote resident mobility
• Observe and report changes in physical, emotional or cognitive status to the Licensed Nurse
• Document care accurately and timely in the electronic charting system before the end of shift
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized environment, including stocking supplies and assisting with laundry
• Follow infection control protocols and use PPE appropriately to protect residents and staff
• Participate in onboarding and training of new staff and contribute to a positive unit culture

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry (required)
• Active BLS certification at time of submission (required)
• 2+ years of CNA experience (preferred/required per posting)
• Ability to safely lift and support 50+ lbs and assist with transfers
• Comfortable working in all units including long term care, rehab, dementia care, and ventilator unit
• Computer literacy, including competency with electronic medical records and documentation

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification — Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong resident-centered care and communication skills — connecting with residents and families
• Experience with ambulation, transfers, gait belts, sit-to-stand and full-body lifts
• Familiarity with restorative care, ADL documentation, intake/output charting and range-of-motion exercises
• Knowledge of infection control practices, PPE use, and transmission-based precautions
• Ability to recognize and report clinical changes and safety hazards promptly
• Comfort working with dementia care needs and end-of-life/hospice support
• Basic troubleshooting and reporting for equipment concerns and safety issues

Benefits

• Supportive team that values YOU — friendly coworkers and hands-on mentors
• Paid time off to recharge and stay refreshed
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help maintain your credentials
• 401K retirement savings plan to help plan your future
• Life insurance and workplace protections for peace of mind
• Professional development and training opportunities to grow your skills
• Referral bonus program — bring talented friends and be rewarded

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