Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The home health aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care, and only after successful completion of a competency evaluation program. CNA, is also a part of the interdisciplinary team.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the certified nursing assistant include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing personal care including:
• Baths
• Back rubs
• Oral hygiene
• Shampoos
• Changing bed linen
• Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
• Nail & Skin care to prevent breakdown
• Assisting the patient with toileting activities
• Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
• Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
• Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
• Doing patient's laundry, as appropriate.
• Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
• Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
• Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Attend 12 clock hours of in-service training annually during a 12-month period.
• As part of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), attend scheduled Case Conference meetings to discuss patients in which you are involved in.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

1. Must have successfully completed a training and competency evaluation program that is approved by the respective state as meeting all requirements and listed in good standing in the state nurse registry. (Note: Home health aide or nurse aide will not be considered completed in a program if there has been a continuous 24 months or greater period-of-time where the described aide services have not been provided. For lapses of this time-period or greater, the individual must complete another training and competency program prior to delivering any services.)

2. At least 18 years of age.

3. Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.

4. Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.

5. Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.

6. Possess and maintains current CPR certification.

7. Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.

8. The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

The home health aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the State's Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the home health aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a nurse, such as sterile techniques.

Working Environment

Blood & Bodily Fluids Latex Odors, Chemicals

Disease Hazardous Drugs Other:

TB (to require mask) Mechanical/Electrical Other:

Physical Requirements

Please complete based on a normal day's work. Employees are asked to sign a statement indicating whether they can perform the essential functions of their position. Requests for accommodation will be considered on an individual basis.

Classification Max Frequent Occasional This Job

Sedentary 10 lbs --------------------- ---------------------

Light 25 lbs 10 lbs ---------------------

Medium 50 lbs 25 lbs 10 lbs

Heavy 100 lbs 50 lbs 20 lbs

Very Heavy > 100 lbs --------------------- ---------------------

Frequent > 50% of day Occasional 20% -50%of day Limited Up to 20% of day

Sitting

Twisting/turning from waist

Standing

Climbing

Crawling

Left/right foot movement

Walking

Bending

Kneeling

Squatting

Push/Pull objects

Reaching above shoulder level

Reaching below shoulder level

Handing (holding, grasping, working

with hands)

Repetitive movement of the hand

(includes typing and ten-key use)