Certified Nurse Assistant

Job Description Summary The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is paraprofessional person who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN). The CNA performs duties of personal care given to chronically ill, disabled, and or terminally ill patients in their homes. The Certified Nursing Assistant will work with patient and families to provide them with personal care and assist in the delivery of activities of daily living. The Certified Nursing Assist with assists family members to care for their family member whenever possible and advocates for the needs of the patient. The Certified Nursing Assistant is a member of the IDG team responsible for supporting medical staff in administering care to the patient. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC001404 KER - Hospice (KMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-19 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center) FLSA Status: Hourly Hours Per Week 40 Job Description/Summary: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is paraprofessional person who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN). The CNA performs duties of personal care given to chronically ill, disabled, and or terminally ill patients in their homes. The Certified Nursing Assistant will work with patient and families to provide them with personal care and assist in the delivery of activities of daily living. The Certified Nursing Assist with assists family members to care for their family member whenever possible and advocates for the needs of the patient. The Certified Nursing Assistant is a member of the IDG team responsible for supporting medical staff in administering care to the patient. Minimum Education High school diploma or equivalent and certified as a nursing assistant in South Carolina. Minimum Work Experience 1 year as a certified nursing assistant preferred. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations Must be registered with the South Carolina State Board of Nursing. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required Physical Requirements Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform “pinching” operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) Additional Job Description Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 1 year If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: #J-18808-Ljbffr