Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
Specific Requirements
Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as willingness to handle difficult patients
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing
nursing functions in the post-acute care facility
Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursing
department
Must perform proficiently in all applicable competency areas
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of
Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
Must be able to lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients
Must be able to assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting
Must be able to accurately document and chart patient care
Must be able to respond to call lights promptly
Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Must be able to lift 35 lbs floor to waist, lift 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs, and push/pull 35 lbs