Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure quality and safe delivery of home care services. • Participates in development and implementation of client plans of care per home care agency policy and procedure, as appropriate. • Participates in client case conferences according to home care agency policy and procedure, if requested. • Information regarding client plans of care is submitted to the L & W Legacy Home Care SUPERVISOR in a timely manner. 2. Implements current Certified Nurse Aide services. • Service plans of care are discussed with the L & W Legacy home Care Supervisor on regular basis. • Client assignments and reports are received from the L & W Legacy Home Care Supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS -High school graduation or GED required. -Certified Nurse Aide certification required as obtained through successful completion of an approved program -Shall have one year-full-time experience in personal care or an institutional setting, such as a hospital or nursing home, OR Shall have one year 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 communications skills required. -Attends (8) hours of personal care oriented in services per year. -Participates in professional meetings when directed -Shall have a criminal history check conducted -Ability to work closely supervised to ensure competence in providing client care. PHYSICAL DEMANDS -Must be able to read & write English. -Must be physically able to lift, bending and stand for long periods of time. -Must be able to handle stressful situations due to client’s medical conditions. -Must adhere to assigned and agreed work schedule. -Able to drive up to 50 + miles per day. -Must maintain professional appearance and good personal hygiene. COMPETENCY TESTING: Certified Nurse Aide is expected to pass competency examination with at least an 80% or better. The content of the competency evaluation of the Agency will include and is not limited to: (if applicable) -CPR/First Aide-current -TB Skin Test within 1 year