Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Overview Summary :

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed / registered nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient / family satisfaction. The CNA will function within the standards of practice as accorded by his / her certification. The CNA performs various patient care activities and related non -professional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of patients.

Note : The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

Functions :

• Provides patient care in a manner conducive to safety and comfort. Patient care includes, but is not limited to :
• Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
• Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy
• Assists patients with ambulation and transfers
• Positions patients in correct body alignment in and out of bed
• Applies adaptive equipment as ordered
• Cares for personal belongings
• Makes both occupied and unoccupied beds
• Accompanies patients when transported outside the center for appointments as requested
• Ensures patients are ready for scheduled rehab therapy and transports patients to rehab area
• Notifies licensed nurse if patient identification is missing
• Participates in the care planning process and implements care according to care plan
• Feeds or assists patients with meals and provides additional nourishment and hydration per care plan
• Records patient's oral intake and output
• Answers call light or bell promptly, delivers messages, cleans areas of spillage or accidents
• Uses universal standard precautions when caring for all patients
• Reports changes in patient's condition, patient / family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and or supervisor
• Collects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen area
• Obtains clean linens and supplies from supply areas, clean utility rooms, kitchen areas and all other nursing areas as assigned
• Cleans patient equipment as assigned
• Transfers patient's belongings and equipment as directed and assists with postmortem care
• Assists with patient discharge as requested
• Promotes a culture of safety
• Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual's needs, choices and preferences
• Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented and responsive to the concerns of co-workers, patients and families
• Participates in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requested
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (HIPAA) at all times
• Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and or needs of patients
• Must have the ability to work a schedule that requires an every other weekend commitment

Qualifications :

Successful completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant program. Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment. (Required). A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma. (Preferred)

Knowledge and Skills :

Required Responsibilities :

Successful demonstration of work standards, quality work product, productivity, and job knowledge are standard expectations for all company employees.

Core Competencies :

Physical Demands

Shoe the amount of time on-the-job in the following physical activities by checking the appropriate boxes below.

Amount of Time

NoneOccasionally up to 1 / 3Frequently 1 / 3 to 2 / 3Constantly 2 / 3 or more

Stand x

Walk x

Sit x

Talk or hear x

Finger, handle or feet x

Push / pull x

Stop, kneel, crouch or crawl x

Reach with hands and arms x

Taste or smell x

This job requires that force be exerted by weight being lifted, carried, pushed, or pulled. Show how much and how often by checking the appropriate boxes below.

NoneOccasionally up to 1 / 3Frequently 1 / 3 to 2 / 3Constantly 2 / 3 or more

Up to 10 lbs x

Up to 20 lbs x

Up to 50 lbs x

Up to 100 lbs x

100 lbs x

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