CNA

OBJECTIVE: Assists nursing personnel in provision of basic care for residents and necessary unit tasks and functions in compliance with AB Medical Staffing and each individual facility policies, and procedures, applicable health care standards and The State Department of Health.

ORGANIZATION: The Certified Nurses Aide functions as a member of the health care team under the direction of the RN or LPN and reports to the Nursing Supervisor in conformity with Agency and regulatory policy.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists patients in the following areas:

• Personal care functions including:
  • Bathing (bed, tub, shower or sponge bath)
  • Skin Care
  • Toileting (bedpan, urinal, commode and/or toilet)
  • Grooming (shampoo, nailcare & shaving)
  • Oral Hygiene (denture care)
  • Assist with dressing and undressing
• Assists with feeding of residents.
• Measuring and recording intake and output.
• Weigh residents using upright, chair and bed scale.
• Assists in turning and positioning of residents.
• Proper transfer techniques.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge for safe use of medical equipment (cane, crutches, walkers, Hoyer Lift, side rails, brace, splints, oxygen).
• Helps keep residents rooms clean and supplied.
• Make and change beds (unoccupied and occupied).
• Transports residents, supplies, and equipment as needed.
• Assists nurses and other personnel as needed.
• Ambulate residents who require minimal assistance.
• Perform skin assessment and notify nurse or supervisor of any skin abnormalities.
• Applies heat/cold compresses as directed by nurse or supervisor
• Answer residents calls and takes appropriate action.
• Collects and label specimens (urine,stool,sputum).
• Measures and records vital signs (weights, Blood pressure, temp, etc) and provide to the nurse or supervisor
• Immediately reports any changes in clients condition or incidents to the Nursing Supervisor.
• Participates in case conferences with other members of the healthcare team as appropriate
• Maintains confidentiality in relation to all clients, healthcare staff and documentation
• Meets annual in-service requirements in accordance with Agency policy and state regulations.
• Maintains and enhances skill through attending appropriate staff development training.
• Appearance is professional and complies with agency dress code.
• Maintains a cooperative manner towards client/family and all members of the healthcare team.
• Wear all PPE as required by the facility

• Candidate must have current and valid state Certification for Nursing Assistants.
• Compassionate, mature, sympathetic and professional at all times.
• Good organization and communication skills
• Ability to read, write, understand and carry out directions.
• The candidate must successfully complete any/all required preemployment evaluation test(s) per policy.
• Candidate will have the physical ability to perform jobrelated duties, which may require lifting, standing bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing and pulling at least 50lbs.
• A health examination must be successfully completed prior to assignment to verify that he/she is free from communicable disease and physically capable of performing assigned duties.
• Six consecutive full time months of CNA experience post certification in long term care preferred but not required.