Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Overview Summary:
Under the direction and supervision of a licensed/registered nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. The CNA will function within the standards of practice as accorded by his/her certification. The CNA performs various patient care activities and related non -professional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of patients.
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.
Functions:

• Provides patient care in a manner conducive to safety and comfort. Patient care includes, but is not limited to:
• Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
• Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy
• Assists patients with ambulation and transfers
• Positions patients in correct body alignment in and out of bed
• Applies adaptive equipment as ordered
• Cares for personal belongings
• Makes both occupied and unoccupied beds
• Accompanies patients when transported outside the center for appointments as requested
• Ensures patients are ready for scheduled rehab therapy and transports patients to rehab area
• Notifies licensed nurse if patient identification is missing
• Participates in the care planning process and implements care according to care plan
• Feeds or assists patients with meals and provides additional nourishment and hydration per care plan
• Records patient's oral intake and output
• Answers call light or bell promptly, delivers messages, cleans areas of spillage or accidents
• Uses universal standard precautions when caring for all patients
• Reports changes in patient's condition, patient/family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and or supervisor
• Collects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen area
• Obtains clean linens and supplies from supply areas, clean utility rooms, kitchen areas and all other nursing areas as assigned
• Cleans patient equipment as assigned
• Transfers patient's belongings and equipment as directed and assists with postmortem care
• Assists with patient discharge as requested
• Promotes a culture of safety
• Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual's needs, choices and preferences
• Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented and responsive to the concerns of co-workers, patients and families
• Participates in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requested
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (HIPAA) at all times
• Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and or needs of patients
• Must have the ability to work a schedule that requires an every other weekend commitment

Qualifications:
Successful completion of a state approved Certified Nursing Assistant program. Valid certification as a CNA in the state of employment. (Required). A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma. (Preferred)
Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrates organizational and critical thinking skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to be patient while interacting with challenged or difficult residents
• Ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions as necessary
• Basic knowledge of computers
• Ability to create a resident-centered environment
• Knowledge of policies and procedures and state and federal regulations

Required Responsibilities:
Successful demonstration of work standards, quality work product, productivity, and job knowledge are standard expectations for all company employees.
Core Competencies:

• Caring/Compassion
• Accountability
• Dependability
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Effective Communication
• Confidentiality
• Team Player
• Dedication

Physical Demands
Shoe the amount of time on-the-job in the following physical activities by checking the appropriate boxes below.
Amount of Time
NoneOccasionally up to 1/3Frequently 1/3 to 2/3Constantly 2/3 or more
Stand x
Walk x
Sit x
Talk or hear x
Finger, handle or feet x
Push/pull x
Stop, kneel, crouch or crawl x
Reach with hands and arms x
Taste or smell x
This job requires that force be exerted by weight being lifted, carried, pushed, or pulled. Show how much and how often by checking the appropriate boxes below.
NoneOccasionally up to 1/3Frequently 1/3 to 2/3Constantly 2/3 or more
Up to 10 lbs x
Up to 20 lbs x
Up to 50 lbs x
Up to 100 lbs x
> 100 lbs x
This job has special vision requirements.

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
• No Special Vision Requirements

This job has special hearing requirements.

• Ability to hear alarms on equipment
• Ability to hear client call
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff