Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed practical/registered nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. The CNA will function within the standards of practice as accorded by his/her certification. The CNA performs various patient care activities and related non –professional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of patients.

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

Provides patient care in a manner conducive to safety and Patient care includes, but is not limited to: Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy Assists patients with ambulation and transfers Positions patients in correct body alignment in and out of bed Applies adaptive equipment as ordered Cares for personal belongings

Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy

Assists patients with ambulation and transfers

Positions patients in correct body alignment in and out of bed

Applies adaptive equipment as ordered

Cares for personal belongings

Makes both occupied and unoccupied beds

Accompanies patients when transported outside the center for appointments as requested

Ensures patients are ready for scheduled rehab therapy and transports patients to rehab area

Notifies licensed nurse if patient identification is missing

Participates in the care planning process and implements care according to care plan

Feeds or assists patients with meals and provides additional nourishment and hydration per care plan

Records patient’s oral intake and output as needed

Answers call light or bell promptly, delivers messages, cleans areas of spillage or accidents

Uses standard precautions when caring for all patients

Reports changes in patient’s condition, patient/family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and or supervisor

Collects and bags soiled linen and delivers to dirty linen area

Obtains clean linens and supplies from supply areas, clean utility rooms, kitchen areas and all other nursing areas as assigned

Cleans patient equipment as assigned

Transfers patient’s belongings and equipment as directed

Assists with patient discharge as requested

Promotes a culture of safety

Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences

Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented and responsive to the concerns of co-workers, patients and families

Participates in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requested

Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (HIPAA) at all times

Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and or needs of patients

Must have the ability to work a schedule that requires an every other weekend commitment

Caring/Compassion

Accountability

Dependability

Adaptability/Flexibility

Effective Communication

Confidentiality

Team Player

Dedication

Occasionally up to 1/3

Frequently 1/3 to 2/3

Constantly 2/3 or more

Stand

x

Walk

Sit

Talk or hear

Finger, handle or feet

Push/pull

Stop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Reach with hands and arms

Taste or smell

This job requires that force be exerted by weight being lifted, carried, pushed, or pulled. Show how much and how often by checking the appropriate boxes below.

Up to 10 lbs

Up to 20 lbs

Up to 50 lbs

Up to 100 lbs

> 100 lbs

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions. Show the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes below.

up to 1/3

1/3 to 1/2

2/3 and more

Blood, body fluids, or tissues

Latex

Fumes or airborne particles

Toxic or caustic chemicals

Outdoor weather conditions

Extreme cold or heat (non-weather)

Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)

Risk of electrical shock

Work near moving mechanical parts

Risk of radiation

Vibration

Loud Noise