CNA:CNA

This position works in a hospital, clinic or long term care facility and is responsible for providing direct patient care through the performance of a variety of nursing support tasks in accordance with established methods and procedures.

The position may work on rotating shifts and in a variety of care units (e.g., SNF, ICF, medical, surgical, etc.). The position may also provide home care for patients.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Give patients tub, sponge, and bed baths. Assist ambulatory patients with showers. Give showers to non-ambulatory patients using a shower gurney.

2. Assist patients with toileting (e.g., position bedpans, escort patients to commode / urinals, help with bladder and bowel training, etc.).

3. Assist patients with dressing, grooming and personal hygiene activities (e.g., shave, shampoo hair, apply lotion to skin, trim nails, etc.).

4. Assist patients with oral hygiene (e.g., brush teeth, care for dentures, etc.).

5. Measure and accurately record intake and output on appropriate forms in the patient’s record.

6. Give enemas (soap suds, tap water, Fleet, and retention) under the supervision of the nurse.

7. Collect stool, urine, and sputum specimens for analysis.

8. Take temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height and weight; accurately record on appropriate forms in the patient’s chart, andreport all abnormal readings or sudden changes to the nurse.

9. Document actions done for the patient and observations of the patient’s condition and behavior in the patient’s record on hospital-approved flowsheets.

Documentation is in accordance with clearly defined parameters. Report abnormal and / or sudden changes in a patient’s condition and / or behavior to the nurse.

10. Position, lift, and transfer patients in and out of bed using special equipment, as necessary.

11. Move and turn patients, and assist with range of motion exercises.

12. Prepare patients for meals; pass trays after verifying with the diet chart that the meal is correct. Feed patients who are unable to or have difficulty feeding themselves.

13. Make occupied and unoccupied beds.

14. Transport patients on gurneys and wheelchairs to other areas of the hospital.

15. Participate in carrying out recreational activities and / or groups such as remotivation, reality orientation, and outings.

Implement activities, which have been planned by the RPN or other licensed personnel.

16. Contribute to the patient’s care plan by reporting possible nursing care plan additions or deletions to the RPN or licensed personnel.

17. Perform routine treatment procedures as directed by the RPN or licensed personnel.

18. Apply oxygen via nasal cannula, simple mask, and / or nebulizer mask, at the direction of the RPN or licensed personnel.

19. Adhere to safety / infection control policies and procedures. Report unsafe equipment.

20. Maintain a clean, well-stocked, safe environment for patients and staff. Keep patient care and utility areas neat and clean.

21. Communicate and interact with patients and families in a positive and courteous manner.

22. Use the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s age-specific needs and provides age-specific treatment and care.

23. Maintain the strictest confidentiality of all facility and facility-related employee information.

Other Duties In addition to the key duties and responsibilities, this position may be assigned to :

• Assist patients in the admission, transfer and discharge process; assume responsibility for patients’ clothing and personal property and secure items in accordance with established procedures;
• sterilize equipment and supplies using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave; report broken or malfunctioning equipment; attend and participate in in-service education programs to keep abreast of current practices, policies and procedures;

and perform other related duties as assigned. For certain positions, may operate a motor vehicle.

Knowledge and Abilities used in Performing Key Duties at the Full Performance Level

Demonstrated proficiency in the application of all of the knowledge and abilities, specified below for the Full Performance level, in providing the full range of services to the patients of the work site, independently.

Knowledge of the policies, procedures and work rules of the work site.

Controls Exercised over the Work A Registered Professional Nurse provides supervision to the position.

Knowledge of : Personal hygiene and bodily care