• Starting wage of $18.75 to $19.25

Position Overview:
This position exists for the purpose of providing not only direct resident care with a strong
emphasis on geriatrics but also administering medications in cooperation with and under the
direction of a licensed nurse. Employees will be able to utilize and interpret the resident plan of
care, which includes short- and long-term goals. Employees will possess strong communication
skills and a strong teamwork approach, which serves to enhance resident care, safety, and
dignity.

Essential Skills and Experience:
High school/GED/equivalent. Certified Nursing Assistant. TMA course or successfully
completed LPN/RN course medication administration class. See the competency list. CPR
Certification. Basic computer skills. Word. Patient information database (Cerner, EMR,
American Data)

Nonessential Skills and Experience:
Long-term care experience desired.
Age-Specific Competencies:
Adult (18-65)
Geriatric (65 and over)

Supervisory Requirements:
This person does not supervise other staff but may be asked to be a role model or lead figure
(oversight) for other NA's or TMA's

Physical Demands:
Medium Work
Work activities that require lifting frequently with 25#, occasionally 25-40# and rarely 50#.
Work activities that require push/pull forces of with 50# frequently and 100# rarely Medium
work activities generally exceed those for light work. Work activities may assume work in a
variety of work positions including frequent bending and stooping, frequent squatting,
frequent standing, and walking. Medium work includes most roles within Winona Health that
require patient-handling activities of transfers, rolling, and positioning.

Internal Applicant Policy:

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers and position reclassifications.

Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request a transfer. The employee’s past performance, experience, training, and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer:

Winona Health is an equal-opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.