Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Assists with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including supervising, feeding, and dressing, and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs). • Specific examples include assisting the client with bathing, showering, dressing, toileting, transferring and ambulating, and accompanying the client on outings. • Provide emotional support to patients and families. • Completes timekeeping and client documentation in a timely manner. • Assist with medical treatments and procedures as directed by the doctor and nurse. • Monitor vital signs and report changes to the nurse. • Protects the organization’s value by keeping patient information confidential. • Serves and protects the personal care home community by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements. • Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records. • Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients’ calls and requests; and reporting patient observations to the nursing supervisor. • Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures. • Maintains a safe home environment for the client and follows Accord Services Safety and Training guidelines. • Immediately communicates to the Care Manager and client concerns or unusual findings. • Other duties as assigned. Knowledge and Skill Requirements: • Experience providing direct care for an adult. • Demonstrated language skills sufficient to read and understand instructions, prepare and maintain written reports and records, and communicate with residents(s). • Excellent customer service skills. • Caring and empathetic demeanor. Credential Requirements: • Driver's License/State issued I.D. (Required) • C.N.A. Certification (if applicable) (Required) • Current C.P.R. Card (Required) • T.B. Results (Required)