Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Ensure quality and safe delivery of home care services.
• Participates in the development and implementation of client plans of care per home care agency policy and procedure, as appropriate.
• If requested, participate in client case conferences according to home health care agency policy and procedure.
• Information regarding client care plans is submitted to the Home Care SUPERVISOR promptly.
2. Implements current Certified Nurse Aide services.
• Service plans of care are discussed with CAREvity’s Supervisor regularly.
• Client assignments and reports are received from CAREvity’s Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
-High school graduation or GED required.
-Certified Nurse Aide certification is required and obtained through successful completion of an approved program
-Shall have one full-time experience in personal care or an institutional setting, such as a hospital or nursing home, OR shall have one year of full-time experience within the last five years in direct client care in a home care agency setting: OR
-Evidence of sympathetic attitude toward care elderly.
-Demonstrated ability to read, write, and carry out directions.
-Evidence of maturity and ability to deal effectively with job demands
-Good verbal and written communication skills are required.
-Attends (8) hours of personal care-oriented in-services per year.
-Participates in professional meetings when directed
-A criminal history check should be conducted before being offered work with this agency.
-Ability to work closely supervised to ensure competence in providing client care.
- Must have all three; CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
-Must be able to read & write English.
-Must lift, bend, and stand for long periods.
-Must handle stressful situations due to the client’s medical conditions.
-Must adhere to assigned and agreed-upon work schedule.
-Able to drive up to 50 + miles per day.
-Must maintain a professional appearance and good personal hygiene.
-Must be able to work every other weekend; this is a requirement.
COMPETENCY TESTING:
Certified Nurse Aides must pass a competency examination with an 80% or better. The content of the competency evaluation of the Agency will include and is not limited to measuring and recording vital signs, handwashing, and mobility assistance: (if applicable.)
Attention: Administration and Office staff must be able to contact you via phone call or text. If you do not contact us promptly, we will take you off the shift and terminate your position at CAREvity.