Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

JOB TITLE: CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE (CNA)

JOB CODE: 51

DEPARTMENT: NURSING

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF NURSING

DATE OF LAST UPDATE: 02/11/2020

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting residents with activities of daily living in order to

promote resident independence and dignity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Bathe, shower, shampoo, shave, comb hair, dress appropriately, and perform nail care for any residents assigned
• Follow resident assignment schedule as made out by the charge nurse
• Lift, move, and transfer residents as required
• Answer call lights in a timely manner
• Assist or feed residents
• Keep residents clean and dry by providing toileting or incontinent care
• Provide supportive, protective, and safe environments for residents
• Understand and adhere to the guidelines of “Residents Rights” and assure resident safety
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Current Nurse Aide certification in the state of Texas
• Must be in good standing on the Nurse Aide Registry in the state of Texas and Misconduct Registry
• Ability to understand, remember and carry out verbal and written instructions in English
• Ability to speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate with residents

Preferred:

? CPR Certified

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The ability to safely perform movements such as pushing,

pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, and reaching up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable

accommodations

WORK SCHEDULE: As assigned, including some weekends, evenings and holidays

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clinical

Caraday Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and

applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,

disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.