Job Description

Job Description

Description : Position Overview :

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a licensed member of the home care team. The CNA is responsible for the basic daily care of the client. CNAs will help maintain care records for the client and communicate with other members of the care team. CNAs report to the Administrator and or Alternate Administrator.

Essential Functions :

• To enable patients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording the client’s physical and mental condition.
• To maintain a safe, secure and healthy client environment by following necessary standards and procedures.
• To provide client support and personal services.
• To protect the home health care company by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• To follow HIPAA guidelines regarding all client PHI.

Responsibility of a CNA :

Requirements :

Skills / Qualifications : Independence, flexibility, good judgment, strong verbal and written communication, physiological knowledge, nutrition, ability to maintain a good client relationship, listening skills, time management, creates a safe environment, health promotion and maintenance, nursing skills, client service oriented, and emotional control. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Characteristics : Dependable, team player, Proactive, efficient, personable, works well with others (especially elderly), flexible, compassionate.

Education / Skills Requirements :

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

NOTE : The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.