Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
Provide client care, emotional support and supervision through assistance with daily activities and residential responsibilities. Job Duties & Responsibilities: Ensure client supervision, health, safety, development and quality of care according to client’s Individualized Service Plan (ISP) or other care plan. Provide constant care and aid to clients including but not limited to bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, assisting with eating and hydration, skin care, positioning and turning. Assist clients when moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles. Assist clients with medication administration to insure compliance with written physician orders. Provide services to clients in accordance with agency regulations. Document client activities, care, services, medication, vital signs, and other occurrences throughout shifts in the THERAP system. Clean and sanitize residential properties through daily chores as well as detailed cleaning when needed. Clean, fold, iron and care for client laundry and linens. Insure clients are dressed neatly and appropriately according to the weather and activity. Provide clients with emotional support and instruction in areas of care, living independently, and adapting to disability. Update and review current client records on-site at each property. Provide all approved services for the client as scheduled. Attend all scheduled trainings to insure training requirements are met. Attend scheduled staff meetings. Transport clients as needed. Complete goals in accordance with client ISP and track in the THERAP system. Complete and submit monthly emergency drills as scheduled. Complete vehicle log for daily travel. Notify appropriate contacts immediately when a client or staff incident/accident occurs. Complete and submit appropriate documentation as required. Document client funds and transactions on individual spending logs in the THERAP system. Connect client with community resources and natural support system through activities, outings and other events planned by the Case Manager and scheduled by the Property Manager. Prepare client meals according to posted weekly menus. Attend client medical appointments as needed. Insure submission of required documents to various departments as scheduled. Protect and care for company and client property to insure long-term use. Follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rule to insure client protected health information is secure. Maintain knowledge and understanding of company policies and procedures. Ensure that all required certifications remain current including CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving, Professional Certification and Licensing, TB clearance and Crisis Prevention Intervention. Complete continuing education as required for growth and development. Additional related duties as needed. $11.50/hr