CNA

About the Role

Provides personal hygiene services, assists with ambulation and exercises as defined by therapist, and performs simple household services essential to maintain the health and well-being of the patient. Assists with medications that are normally self-administered. Reports changes in the patient's condition and needs to the supervising RN.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Completion of Home Health Aide training program (Required)
• 1–2 years of experience in an institutional healthcare setting assisting patients with ADLs (Preferred)

Certifications/Licensures: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (Required)

Responsibilities

Care Processes

• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements the plan of care
• Bases care decisions on the plan of care
• Monitors and documents patient response
• Establishes rapport with clients and adapts communication style to meet patient needs
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment and provides effective interventions
• Respects patient confidentiality and privacy
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations

Documentation

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion
• Clearly and accurately documents processes, policies, and service offerings
• Ensures documentation is tailored to expected readers/users
• Uses correct terminology and conforms to required style and format

Technology and Equipment Use

• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for the role
• Understands equipment operation and maintains it in working order
• Troubleshoots equipment problems
• Uses technology to increase productivity and adapts to new technology

Additional Duties

• Adheres to hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the organization’s core values, mission, and vision
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions per departmental policies and procedures
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility through self-education and ongoing programs
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services, requirements, and competency evaluations on time
• Demonstrates competency in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs
• For non-clinical areas, attends training and demonstrates age-specific customer service skills
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate