This job description is only a summary of some of the typical functions of the job, as determined on a certain date. It is not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, qualifications, skills, and duties, any of which might differ or be modified at any time from those outlined in this summary.

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing assistance to the professional staff. Delivers direct care to patients (bathing, toileting, feeding, grooming, etc.) as directed by the RN or LPN in charge. Always maintains patient comfort and safety. Follows all departmental policies and procedures as well as safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Certified Nursing Assistants work in a variety of settings which can include nursing homes, home care, assisted living, Hospice, hospitals, community based long-term care, and other long-term care settings. This position may require working long hours. Weekend and holidays are part of the job.

Job Function: Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living

• Providing great patient care
• Answering patient call lights and making rounds
• Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising
• Performing catheter care
• Measures and records temperatures, blood pressures, pulses, oxygen saturation, and respiration.
• Records in patient chart
• Transferring; manually lifting or by use of mechanical lift, turning, or repositioning patients from bed and or chair
• Make bed; change linens, restock room with necessary supplies
• Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences
• Shift change reports about patients condition, treatment plans, and suggested activities
• Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
• Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff
• Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in urine
• Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements
• Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
• Use safety devices and standard precautions to prevent the spread of infection and disease
• Assist residents for preparation of for activities and programs within and outside of facility

Job Function: Assist nurse with admitting, transferring, or discharging patient
Job Function: Assist nurse on giving treatments and examining patient
Job Function: Assist with restorative and rehab care with proper instruction and supervision

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

CLIMBING- Ascending or descending stairs, ladders, ramps, etc., using feet and legs and /or hands and arms.

STOOPING- Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

KNEELING- Bending legs at knees to come to a rest on knee or knees.

REACHING- Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

STANDING- Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.

WALKING- Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks

PUSHING- Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward.
0 - 10 lbs.
11 - 20 lbs.
21 - 50 lbs. 51 lbs. or more

PULLING- Use of upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

LIFTING- Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles.
0 - 10 lbs.
11 - 20 lbs.
21 - 50 lbs. 51 lbs. or more

CARRYING- Holding and moving/transporting an object about.
0 - 10 lbs.
11 - 20 lbs.
21 - 50 lbs. 51 lbs. or more

FINGERING- Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

FEELING- Perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of (using) fingertips.

TALKING- Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Must convey detailed or spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly.

HEARING- Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.

SEEING- The process of perceiving objects by use of the eyes to perform an activity. Visual acuity requirements include ability to discern position of object(s), shape of object(s), color, depth perception, visual inspection.

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION:

CNA State License

CPR Certified

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.
• Ability to think and work independently and with direction.
• Communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Comfortable using a computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While the position will work in a clinical environment, travel to the various facilities and work locations may be necessary. Work hours will vary from time to time depending upon the needs of the business. Dependable attendance is required for this position. Shifts can vary, but most personal care aides are expected to work nights, weekends, and holidays.