Hiring CNA's

JOB DESCRIPTION CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT POSITION SUMMARY The Nurse Aide will provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living in the home and care client support in a manner that meets or exceeds State, Federal and Agency expectations, under the guidance and supervision of the Registered Nurse to ensure quality and safe delivery of services. All services rendered will be done in accordance with the client Plan of Care. POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS • Maintain current listing with the CNA Registry as a Nurse Aide • Not listed on Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion List • Must be at least 18 years of age • Have passed competency testing or successfully completed a competency training and evaluation program performed by an RN of Apex Health Care Services prior to providing in home aid services • Be able to read, write, and follow instructions • Must have a good home care or health care work experience history in a similar work area of agency • Capable of assisting with the activities of daily living • Capable of following a care plan with minimal supervision • Provide employee reference • Compliance with state and federal employment health regulations • Complete NC background check • Must possess a valid driver’s license, insurance and personal means of transportation with a safe driving record PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication • Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing • Ability to deal with stress • The following are essential job functions that must be safely performed with or without reasonable accommodation without posing a direct threat to other employees, client, or self • Provides and or assists with activities of daily living such as grooming; oral hygiene, bath shower; feeding and nourishment; incontinence care; maintaining the personal home environment (i.e. clothing linen within the home) • Perform and or assist clients with passive range of motion exercises and ambulation • Transfers to and from bed, wheelchair and shower chairs as needed • Positions client in bed and or chair and may apply and/or adjust orthotic bracing appliances when appropriate • Responds to client’s requests and corrects environment hazards in an appropriate and safe manner • Documents reports care provided and client observations including unusual or significant changes in physical, mental or behavioral conditions and family situations or needs to appropriate health care professional • Obtains, performs vital signs, heights and weights, intake and output measurements, etc. • Knows and is able to respond to emergency needs such ad Heimlich maneuver, CPR and other disaster procedures designated by agency policies • Attends to work assignments and in-service training. The CNA is responsible for maintaining 12 hours of in-service each year as governed by NC regulations.