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