General Functions:

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for (a) implementation of nursing care as directed by the RN Supervisor (b) accurately reporting client responses to treatments to the RN Supervisor.

A. Implementation

• Assist the RN Supervisor in prioritizing family needs and responding appropriately to those needs.
• Follow the plan of Care as written by the RN Supervisor.
• Perform all procedures safely.
• Documents actions and clients response to care provided.
• Actively listens to any concerns expressed by the client
• Practice universal standard precautions:
  • proper hand-washing
  • contaminated laundry
• Use equipment safely
• Maintain clients comfort and well-being.

B. Duties

• Perform ADL’s:
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Toileting
  • Grooming
  • Oral Care
• Meal Preparation and Feeding Assistance
• Rehabilitation Exercises
  • Passive ROM
  • FROM
• Transfer, mobility assistance
• Vital signs – B/P, Temperature, pulse, respiration
• Assess and report change in condition status including temperature, respiration blood pressure, mental status and alertness, illness ( diarrhea and nausea and vomiting), etc. . .
• Performs other duties as assigned.

C. Reporting

• Reports to the RN Supervisor the client’s response to care provided.
• Assist the RN in revising the plan of care by objectively documenting and reporting client responses.
• Assist the RN in revising short and long term goals for the client.
• Assist and encourage the client in expressing any concerns or questions the may have.

Qualifications:

• Current unrestricted MD Nursing Assistant certification.
• Current CPR Certification
• 1 year experience in the pediatric, hospital, nursing home, or home care environment in the past two years.
• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Three references: two professional, one character.
• Criminal background check.
• Health Clearance – Annual Physical exam, PPD or chest x-ray, and Hep B clearance.