Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Overview

Welcome to the team! Our team is comprised of nurses and other healthcare professionals who are more than just providers, they’re partners. If you have a passion for helping others and want to make a true difference in your community, MGA Homecare is the place for you!

Job Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) functions in an assistive role in the provisions of patient care services through regular assignments or delegated tasks and is supervised by the RN. The CNA demonstrates the ability to carry out specific tasks with reasonable skill and safety that adheres to the prevailing standard of practice in the nursing community.

Duties

Each shift or visit reflects the provision of care rendered in accordance with Physician’s orders/Plan of Care/Home Health Aide Assignment Sheet. Document all tasks completed and may include:

• Checking/documenting patients’ pulse, temperature and respiration.
• Assists patients in simple prescribed exercises and range of motion.
• Maintains records in order to report and discuss observations with a supervisor or case manager.
• Provides patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs or automobiles, and with dressing ang grooming.
• Changes bed linens, washing and ironing patients’ laundry, and cleaning patients’ quarters.
• Performs a variety of duties as requested by client; running errands, preparing meals, etc.

Functions as a team member demonstrating collaborations with and responsibility to the patient, Physician and the health care team.

Shifts or visits are according to the orders on the Plan of Care/Home Health Aide Assignment sheet Observations of significant changes in patient status are communicated to the RN Case Manager. Attendance at Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings is recommended and is documented via sign-in sheets. Communicates to RN Case Manager/Director of Clinical Services for each patient as needed. Participation in Agency’s other mandated activities as requested by Agency Director such as In-Services. Supports and executes the mission, ethics, and goals of the company effectively.

All clinical documentation must be completed accurately and submitted timely per agency policy/guidelines.

Represents themselves in a positive and professional manner in the company and community. Adheres to dress code with a clean and neat professional appearance. Reports on time and as scheduled in order to complete work within designated time. Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlines in the Employee Handbook, Employees Agreement, or communicated from executive team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved certification/program/accredited school/undergraduate/graduate school or post graduate education to reflect ability to preform job as described.

• Current, unencumbered state certification to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

• Have professional experience required per state regulations to perform the job as described.

• Successful completion of assigned screening/competency testing with a proficiency score of 80% or greater.

• Provide copy of current TB results or Chest X-Ray.

• Provide copy of current CPR.

• Be flexible, organized and have the ability to exercise sound judgement to perform the job duties/responsibilities as described.

Benefits are available to eligible employees on the first of the month after 30 days of employment and include:

• Hourly Pay range $19 - 22/hr

• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA-available if enrolled in high deductible plan)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & LPFSA) Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (DCRA)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP-available if enrolled in Health plan)

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO) 1.5 rate if working company holidays New Year’s Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Christmas

• 100% Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (if enrolled in Health plan)

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• Short & Long-Term Disability

• Critical Illness/Accident Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Identity Protection Plan

• Legal Care Plan

• Pet Discount Program

Additional Job Description Information

EEO Statement: MGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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THE MGA HOMECARE APPROACH

We continually strive to provide quality homecare that is tailored to your individual medical circumstances. That’s why our qualified staff of Registered Nurses (RN), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Health Aide (LHA), Attendant Care, Home Health Aide (HHA), and Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTA), Physical Therapists (PT), Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) are given the training and resources they need to handle every home healthcare situation with professionalism and care. We strive to create a truly special experience for you and your loved one. To do so, we emphasize developing unique bonds between the patient and healthcare professional. Our Nurses, Therapists, and Caregivers are highly skilled, responsible, and willing to go the extra mile to establish trust and build meaningful relationships. We want you to feel like you are facing your medical challenges with a personal, caring partner right by your side. Home healthcare jobs are not just about nursing and therapy. They are about becoming an integral part of the family day after day and helping those who need it most.

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