Certified Nursing Assistant Job Description

General Function

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for (a) implementation of nursing care as directed by the RN Supervisor (b) accurately reporting client responses to treatments to the RN Supervisor.

Implementation

  • Assist the RN Supervisor in prioritizing family needs and responding appropriately to those needs.

  • Follow the plan of Care as written by the RN Supervisor

  • Perform all procedures safety

  • Documents actions and client response to care provided

  • Actively listens to any concerns expressed by the client

  • Maintain clients comfort and well-being

  • Practice universal / standard precautions including but not limited to: proper handwashing, contaminated laundry, and use equipment safely

Duties

  • Meal preparation and feeding assistance

  • Rehabilitation Exercises (ie Passive ROM and FROM)

  • Transfer and mobility assistance

  • Vital Signs - B/P, temperature, pulse, respiration

  • Assess and report change in condition status including temperature, respirations, blood pressure, mental status and alertness, illness

  • Peform activities of daily living ADL (ie. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, oral care)

  • Performs other duties as assigned

Reporting

  • Reports to the RN Supervisor the clients response to care provided

  • Assist the RN in revising the plan of care by objectively documenting and reporting client responses

  • Assist the RN in revising short and long term goals for the client

  • Assist and encourage the client in expressing any concerns or questions they may have

Qualifications

  • Current unrestricted MD Nursing Assistant certification RIBON

  • Current CPR Certification

  • At least 1 year clinical exp that includes pediatric direct patient within the past 2 years

  • HS Diploma or equivalent

  • Three references: two professional, one character

  • Criminal background check

  • Health Clearance- Annual Physical exam, PPD or chest x-ray, and Hep B clearance.