CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Summary & Objective

The Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse will provide direct patient care while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Essential Functions

• Takes and records Vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height and weight.
• Performs / Assists with the personal hygiene and activities of daily living (ADL's) and documents as needed.
• Passes out nourishments and water as scheduled or as requested.
• Communicates any change in patients and / or resident condition to nurse during each shift.
• Answers call lights within appropriate established timeframe.
• Maintains patient and / or resident safety at all times.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Duties

Supervisory Responsibility

Disclaimer

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

EEOC Statement

CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

Knowledge & Experience Requirements