CNA

DEPARTMENT : Nursing

SUPERVISOR : Director of Nursing or Charge Nurse

POSITION SUMMARY :

The overall purpose of the certified nurse’s aide (CNA) position is to provide personal care to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The following represents the essential functions of this job to be used to determine if an individual with a physical or mental impairment can perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The other functions listed may be required of all other staff in the position. All essential functions should be reviewed with the Supervisor and new goals established if results are not meeting expectations. This description has been prepared to assist in evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, and working conditions. It indicates the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. Nothing contained herein is intended or shall be construed to create or constitute a contract of employment between any employee or group of employees and the Employer. The Employer retains and reserves all rights to change, modify, amend, add to, or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.

• Promotes friendly environment working to meet the Skyblue vision and mission.
• Provide personal care to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with

company policy.

and procedure.

established policies and procedures.

hazard-free environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

policy and procedure.

standards.

communication skills with residents, their families, and co-workers.

documentation as well as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

(HIPAA) regulations.

time or for any reason.

reviewed in the performance process.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS :

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

o Freedom from illegal use of drugs.

o Freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

o Anyone found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a

health care related setting is ineligible for employment in the position.

o Enrolled or Graduation from an accredited Certified nursing aide chool and a current, valid license or

registration (CNA) in the state where employed are required.

o Current certification to practice as a certified nurse aide.

o Current CPR certification desired.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

customers (Residents, family members, physicians, etc.) and the public.

REASONING ABILITY :

RESIDENT RIGHTS :

and respect.

independent expression, choice, and decision-making.

LEADERSHIP :

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT :

daily work.

ENVIRONMENT OF CARE :

precautions.

equipment.

INFECTION CONTROL :

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT :

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS :

CONTINUING EDUCATION :

maintenance of professional certification or licensure.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

or fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk, or hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounter

while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the

employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes, or airborne particles and toxic

or caustic chemicals. Can be exposed to Coronavirus, Hep B., TB, and other pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is for Evening Shift on a rotating schedule