CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

Job Summary:

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 Site Administrator, Operations Manager or RN (if within hierarchy).

Essential Functions:

To enable clients 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 care company by adhering to professional standards, homecare policies and

procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.

To follow HIPAA guidelines regarding all client PHI.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Monitors client condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake/output, and reports any changes to supervisor.

Provides personal services such as bathing, dressing and grooming, as assigned.

Teaches clients how to use a cane or walker, special utensils to eat, techniques and equipment for

personal hygiene.

Assist in planning and preparing meals and snacks according to specific dietary requirements as

outlined in the client’s care plan.

If necessary, the CNA will help with client feedings.

Observe conditions of the client’s residence. Report on any changes to the following:

Client’s physical behavior;

Client’s mental behavior; and/or

Potentially unsafe environment changes to the supervising RN.

Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.

Explains the necessary procedure to the client prior to performing it.

Light housekeeping duties as needed.

Maintains continuity of client care by documenting and communicating with other caregivers in the

client’s care plan (book, if utilized) and in the WellSky system.

Complete in-service training (on-going) as well as maintain the continuing education credits required to keep professional licensing credentials current.

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 GA drivers license, reliable transportation and have a current auto insurance policy in place (state min. liability) .

Education/Skill Requirements:

Current CNA certification.

Must maintain current credentials: First Aid, TB test, and in-services.

Background check and complete a drug test and randomly thereafter.

Physically able to perform the duties of the position.

General nutrition knowledge necessary for meal planning.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Essential Physical Demands

Bending, stooping, walking and general physical demands of light housekeeping.

Standing for prolonged periods.

Able to lift 50 lbs.

ADA Related Requirements:

0-24%

25-49%

50-74%

75-100%

Seeing and hearing: Read documents, computer screen, answer phones, communicate in person.

Standing and walking, Climbing, stooping, and kneeling.

Dexterity: utilizing phone, typing, and writing.