Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Careers Advancement

Job Summary
We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team. In this position, you will assist patients with their daily living needs, provide compassionate care, and generally increase their quality of life. Responsibilities may include monitoring vital signs, assisting with hygiene needs, and communicating with nurses and doctors. The ideal candidate is compassionate, reliable, and willing to be an advocate for their patients.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Transfer and ambulation
• Positioning and repositioning clients to prevent pressure sores/injuries
• Assisting clients with personal care, grooming, dressing, oral care, etc.
• Performing light housekeeping tasks
• Enhancing the safety and hygiene of the client and his/her environment
• Practicing infection control measures
• Planning and preparing meals according to nutritional needs.
• Shopping, bill paying, and running other errands as described in the service plan.
• Companionship and mental stimulation.
• Transporting the client to and from medical and social appointments.
• Documenting services provided.
• Reminding the client to take medicine and offering very minimal assistance.
• Observing and documenting any changes in the client.
• Looking out for and reporting abuse to the agency, the authorities, and other relevant bodies as required by
• the licensing body.
• Complying with agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma /GED
• Must have Certified Nurse Aide Certification from a recognized and approved program.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Check and an Abuse Registry Check.
• One-year full-time experience in caregiving/home care within 5 years, or one year full-time experience of
• providing personal care in a hospital or nursing home.
• Work references.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Must be willing and ready to comply with all policies and procedures.
• Must demonstrate the ability to understand job demands and his/her scope of work.
• Must provide evidence of his/her competencies.
• Must be willing to undergo orientation training and at least 8 hours of on-job training annually.
• Must be willing to attend meetings and take part in studies and surveys when called upon to do so.
• Must be compassionate, patient, and caring enough to work in stressful environments and to care for clients
• of all personalities.
• Must demonstrate the ability to handle stress professionally.
• Must have good organizational and communication skills
• Must be computer literate.
• Must practice good personal hygiene and be willing to dress as per the agency dress code.
• Must have a full understanding of the rules and regulations pertaining to the industry.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of the physical, psychological, and developmental needs of the Agencies clients.
• Must be willing and ready to respect Agencies clients and their property.
• Must have a clean driving history
• Current TB skin test is required.

Physical Demands

Our CNA may spend long hours on his/her feet, and, therefore, requires stamina. He/she is also likely to help lift
patients and support those who need physical assistance to walk, rise from the bed or toilet seat, etc. Based on this
and other special circumstances, the Physical Demand relating to this job position include:

1. Standing and sitting for more than 20 minutes.
2. Pushing, pulling, lifting, crawling, crouching, kneeling, climbing, and stooping.
3. Touching, feeling, holding, and handling.
4. Talking and listening.
5. Assessing and communicating with ill clients.
6. Writing for more than 3 hours a day.
7. Walking and running.
8. Tasting and smelling.
9. Close vision, peripheral/indirect vision, distant vision, and depth perception.
10. Driving for 50 miles or more a day.
11. Working in a stressful environment.