Certified Nursing Aide

Job Summary:
Provide supportive and personal services for the patients in the comfort of their home with

consideration of dignity and privacy. Provide personal care and hygiene to home health patients.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

1. Certified Nursing Aide in good standing with State of Florida and has a current certification.

2. Graduate of an accredited High School or equivalent preferred.

3. Ability read, write and follow directions.

4. At least 18 years of age and has demonstrated competency.

5. Trained in first aid

6. A minimum of one year full-time experience in direct patient in an institutional setting (hospital

or nursing facility) or one year full-time experience within the last five years in direct client care

in an agency setting.

7. Effective for services furnished after August 14, 1990, a person who has successfully

completed a State-established or other training program that meets the requirements of

§484.36(a) and a competency evaluation program or State licensure program that meets the

requirements of §484.36 (b) or (e), or a competency evaluation program or State licensure

program that meets the requirements of §484.36 (b) or (e). An individual is not considered to

have completed a training and competency evaluation program, or a competency evaluation

program if, since the individuals most recent completion of this program(s), there has been a

continuous period of 24 consecutive months during none of which the individual furnished

services described in §409.40 of this chapter for compensation.

8. Work positively and favorably with patients, families, and staff.

9. Demonstrate compassion, responsibility, and cheerful attitude.

10. Listed on the nurse aide registry with no finding against the aide relating to client abuse or

neglect or misappropriation of client property.

Responsibilities/essential functions:
The person in this position must be able to perform the following

essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

1. Follow the instructions of the professional nurse/therapist in providing care.*

2. Provide assistance with hygiene such as bathing, oral care, and dressing.*

3. Perform and record accurate measurements (i.e. vital signs, or intake/output as instructed in

the care plans). *

4. Observe and report any safety hazards found in the client’s home or any significant

observations regarding the client.*

5. Attend staff meetings, attend/complete 12 hours of annual in-services, and participates in

orientation of new employees. *

6. Report patient complaints to the RN. *

7. Maintain patient confidentiality/adheres to HIPPA requirements and agency policy and

procedures manual. *

8. Possess the ability to follow written and oral instructions. *

9. Report abnormal findings in patient’s conditions as observed and per care plan to RN. *

10. Perform the following task when delegated by the RN

• Non-invasive and non-sterile treatments
• Collection and documentation of vital signs, height, weight, I/O, environmental situations.
• client behaviors,
• Ambulation, positioning, and turning
• Transportation
• Personal hygiene and elimination (irritations, enemas)
• Feeding
• Socialization
• ADLS

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those

required by an employee to perform to the essential functions of this job with or without

reasonable accommodations.

Physical Elements

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to communicate effectively;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other related equipment;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to safely lift, move, or maneuver whatever may be necessary to successfully perform the duties of their position;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment; and
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment, with frequent travel to a variety of field sites.

Environmental Elements

Employee works in an office environment sometimes with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature

conditions and sometimes travels to patients homes where they may have direct exposure to hazardous

substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in

interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Employee will have to travel to a variety of client homes and perform in conditions that vary greatly

depending upon the client’s home environment. Some homes will be clean, neat, and maintained at a

comfortable temperature. Other homes may be cluttered, dirty, with an uncomfortable temperature.

The above list reflects the essential functions and other job functions considered necessary of the job

identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be

inherent in the job, or assigned by supervisory personnel. This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.