What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nurse Assistant position at CNSCares?
Description
Pay is $16.00 per hour DOE
Full-Time/Part-Time shifts
Position Summary
This position is responsible for assisting the assigned client(s) with Daily Living Activities including but not limited to: Ambulation, exercise, personal care, homemaker services, dietary needs and other daily life activities. In addition, this position will report changes in client’s condition and needs and complete appropriate records.
Essential Functions
Employee must have regular attendance/punctuality, be able to work with others at all levels of the Company, have exceptional customer service, and be completely honest. Other assigned duties include:
- Demonstrates competence and skills as a certified nursing assistant.
- Reports changes in the client’s ability and compliance with the Plan of Care for the improvement of client care.
- Assists client in exerting independence during Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) for themselves when possible; giving the assistance to the client that is on the Plan of Care. ADL’s may include but are not limited to the following: Bed mobility, bathing, oral care, hair care, nail care, skin care, transfers, toileting, peri-care, assists client with medication reminders, prepares light meals, etc.
- Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
- Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics to the performance of specific techniques of personal and supportive care such as ambulation, transfer, positioning of clients, assisting with the normal range of motion and doing household chores.
- Prepares and provides medically prescribed nutrition and fluid intake.
- Understands the basic elements of body functioning and reports changes in client’s body functioning as indicated.
- Performs environmental services as assigned.
- Follows specific written instructions for personal care prepared by a supervisor in accordance with the Service Plan.
- Assists client with prescribed exercise as instructed per supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned
Related Competencies
Language Skills:
Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business practices, policies and procedures, professional journals, technical guidelines, and governmental regulations. Must be able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. Must be able to accurately and clearly provide guidance and direction to Company staff and employees.
Decision Making:
Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; possess ability to analyze data from different sources to draw conclusions; utilize effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Requirements
Education/Training
- High School graduate or equivalent.
Licensure/Certification
- Current certification as a Certified Nurse Aide
- Valid Driver’s License
- CPR/First Aide Certification
Clearances
The following background checks are conducted:
- Criminal background • Drug Screening
- Driving Record • OIG Exclusion List
- Sex Offender Registry
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