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
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 patient’s 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 patient’s condition to the Home Care Supervisor
Requirements
High school graduate or GED
Current, unrestricted certification or proof of training as required by the state
Current CPR certification
Demonstrated proficiency in documentation and compliance with aide care and policies and procedures
Valid Driver’s License and Acceptable MVR
Valid Auto Insurance
Additional state specific requirements:
Continuing Education as required by state
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.