Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)

Position Overview:



The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing personal medical care and assistance with daily living activities that improve quality of life by allowing our patients to remain in their home (or facility) while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.





Essential Job Functions:



Perform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such as:


Basic first aid


Taking weight and vital signs


Catheter and bowel care, including I&O monitoring


Range of motion exercises, exercises as assigned by a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist


Ambulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical equipment and devices


Prepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needs


Care for patients special conditions and needs within scope of authorized tasks





Help patient maintain good personal hygiene, such as:



Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eating





Thorough completion and coordination of all required documentation, such as:



Maintaining and completing the necessary patient/family and Company documentation records upon conclusion of each visit


Observe and report significant changes in patients condition to the (RN) Nursing Supervisor




Provide hands-on personal care and performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services.




Provide services that are ordered by the physician in the plan of care and that the aide is permitted to perform under state law.





Requirements:



High school graduate or GED*


Current, unrestricted certification or proof of training as required by the state


Current CPR certification


Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with aide care and policies and procedures


Valid Drivers License and Acceptable MVR


*not applicable if the patient is the child/loved one of the Certified Nursing Assistant







Ongoing Education:



An Aide must receive at least 12 hours of in-service training during each 12-month period. In-service training may occur while an aide is furnishing care to a patient.





Other Skills/Abilities:



Attention to detail


Time Management


Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution


Good organization and communication skills





Physical Requirements:



Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English


Must be able to travel


Must be able to lift 50 pounds


Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting


Must be able to sit and climb stairs


Must have visual and hearing acuity


Must have strong sense of smell and touch


Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance


Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport





Environment:



Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions


Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases





Other Duties:



Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.