What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nurse Aides- CNA position at Creative Solutions in Healthcare?
• Accountable for personal care (i.e. grooming, bathing, catheter care, pericare, and
dressing), and observation of residents within patient care policy guidelines;
• Identify and report any condition requiring management attention;
• Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room;
• Ambulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body
mechanics;
• Record resident vital signs, weights, and measurements, intake and output, food
consumption, and other information as assigned;
• Routinely turn and position residents;
• Perform range of motion and reality orientation with residents as directed.
Qualifications:
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification from state;
• Basic computer knowledge;
• Ability to record information and perform technical procedures;
• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience;
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirement as outlined below;
• Genuine care for and interest in elderly and handicapped people;
• Ability to comply with the Patient Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities;
• Ability to lift, bend, and twist repetitively with minor assistance.
•Ability to comply with Company and departmental safety policies and procedures.
Physical Demands:
Sitting: 0-1 hours in an 8 hour work shift.
Standing: 3-7 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates continuous to walking.
Walking: 3-7 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates occasionally to standing.
Lifting: 50 lbs.
