Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)

Position Overview
Responsible for providing personal medical care and assistance with daily living activities that improve quality of life by allowing our patients to remain in their home while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.

Essential Job Functions
\u2022 Perform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such as:
o Basic first aid
o Taking weight and vital signs
o Catheter and bowel care, including I&O monitoring
o Range of motion exercises, exercises as assigned by a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist
o Ambulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical equipment and devices
o Prepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needs
o Care for patient\u2019s special conditions and needs within scope of authorized tasks
\u2022 Help patient maintain good personal hygiene, such as:
o Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eating
\u2022 Thorough completion and coordination of all required documentation, such as:
o Maintaining and completing the necessary patient/family and Company documentation records upon conclusion of each visit
o Observe and report significant changes in patient\u2019s condition to the (RN) Nursing Supervisor
\u2022 Provide hands-on personal care and performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services.
\u2022 Provide services that are ordered by the physician in the plan of care and that the aide is permitted to perform under state law.

Requirements
\u2022 High school graduate or GED
\u2022 Current, unrestricted certification or proof of training as required by the state
\u2022 Current CPR certification
\u2022 Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with aide care and policies and procedures
Additional state specific requirements:
\u2022 Continuing Education as required by state
\u2022 Georgia:
o Successful completion of Nurse Aide training and competency evaluation program pursuant to the requirements of 42 CFR part 483, Subpart D; or
o Health Care or Personal Care credentialing program recognized and approved by the state; or
o Successful completion of 40 hour training program provided by a private home care provider which addresses at least the areas specified in the PHCP rules
\u2022 Illinois:
o Appropriate clearing of Illinois Department of Public Health \u2013 Health Care Worker Registry,
o Successful completion of Long-Term Care Assistants and Aides Training Programs Code; or
o Documentation of current registration from another state; or
o Successful completion of a Nursing Arts Program which included at least 40 hours of supervised clinical experience from an accredited nursing program as evidenced by diploma, certificate or other written verification from the school and proof of successful completion of the written portion of the Department established nursing assistant competency test; or
o Successful completion of a US military Training Program that includes the content of the Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program as evidenced by a diploma, certification DD-214, or other written verification and successful completion of the written portion of the Department-established nursing assistant competency evaluation Proof of completion of a nursing program in a foreign country.
\u2022 Colorado(Nursing Aide Services):
o (A) The agency shall select nurse aides on the basis of such factors as the ability to read, write, carry out directions, effectively communicate to demonstrate competency in the provision of care and services safely and effectively and treat consumers with dignity and respect to person and property.
o (B) The agency shall ensure that each nurse aide it employs is certified by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies within four (4) months of starting employment and that certification remains current. Each aide that provide care and services before certification shall be supervised in the home by direct observation at least weekly for the first month of employment and every two (2) weeks thereafter until certification is obtained.
o Ongoing Education:
\u00a7 An Aide must receive at least 12 hours of in-service training during each 12-month period. In-service training may occur while an aide is furnishing care to a patient.

Other Skills/Abilities
\u2022 Attention to detail
\u2022 Time Management
\u2022 Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
\u2022 Good organization and communication skills

Physical Requirements
\u2022 Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
\u2022 Must be able to travel
\u2022 Must be able to lift 50 pounds
\u2022 Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
\u2022 Must be able to sit and climb stairs
\u2022 Must have visual and hearing acuity
\u2022 Must have strong sense of smell and touch
\u2022 Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
\u2022 Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport

Environment
\u2022 Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions
\u2022 Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

Other Duties
\u2022 Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.