Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
Provides services to clients in their places of residence that includes, but is not limited to, certain “hands-off” care. “Hands-off” care includes providing and encouraging socialization, encouraging a mild exercise program, encouraging medication compliance through timely reminders to take medications, supervising the safety of the patient/client when bathing, toileting, and dressing; assisting with grocery-shopping; and performing light housekeeping chores. Night monitoring of clients if required. Additional duties may be provided at hiring. Training Provided Minimum Requirements Night and weekends required Oral and written communication skills Knowledge and skills in educating clients in daily living skills Observation and decision-making skills Willingness to use personal transportation in work capacity Knowledge of mental health issues/training or related work experience would be beneficial Lifts and carriers 25+lbs Assists clients walking around, getting up and down Able to get down and work on hands and knees Conditions of Employment Satisfactory reference and background investigation checks Completion of a pre-employment drug screening and completion of post-employment drug or alcohol tests upon reasonable suspicion of use Completion of tuberculin screening no later than three days prior to first workday of employment and annually thereafter Completion of new employee orientation and ALL required paperwork prior to reporting for work Attendance at all mandatory staff development & training Work Remotely No