Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)

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

Requirements

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.