Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
Company: Aveanna Healthcare LLC
Location: Columbus
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Overview
The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing
personal medical care and assistance with daily living activities
that improve quality of life by allowing our patients to remain in
their home (or facility) while adhering to confidentiality
standards and professional boundaries at all times.
Essential Job Functions
Perform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such as:
Basic first aid
Taking weight and vital signs
Catheter and bowel care, including I&O monitoring
Range of motion exercises, exercises as assigned by a Physical
Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language
Pathologist
Ambulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other
non-life support medical equipment and devices
Prepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needs
Care for patient's special conditions and needs within scope of
authorized tasks
Help patient maintain good personal hygiene, such as:
Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and
nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eating
Thorough completion and coordination of all required documentation,
such as:
Maintaining and completing the necessary patient/family and Company
documentation records upon conclusion of each visit
Observe and report significant changes in patient's condition to
the (RN) Nursing Supervisor
Provide hands-on personal care and performance of simple procedures
as an extension of therapy or nursing services.
Provide services that are ordered by the physician in the plan of
care and that the aide is permitted to perform under state law.
Requirements
High school graduate or GED*
Current, unrestricted certification or proof of training as
required by the state
Current CPR certification
Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and
compliance with aide care and policies and procedures
Valid Driver's License and Acceptable MVR
*not applicable if the patient is the child/loved one of the
Certified Nursing Assistant
Additional state specific requirements: Continuing Education as
required by state
Georgia:
Successful completion of Nurse Aide training and competency
evaluation program pursuant to the requirements of 42 CFR part 483,
Subpart D; or
Health Care or Personal Care credentialing program recognized and
approved by the state; or
Successful completion of 40 hour training program provided by a
private home care provider which addresses at least the areas
specified in the PHCP rules
Illinois:
Appropriate clearing of Illinois Department of Public Health -
Health Care Worker Registry,
Successful completion of Long-Term Care Assistants and Aides
Training Programs Code; or
Documentation of current registration from another state; or
Successful completion of a Nursing Arts Program which included at
least 40 hours of supervised clinical experience from an accredited
nursing program as evidenced by diploma, certificate or other
written verification from the school and proof of successful
completion of the written portion of the Department established
nursing assistant competency test; or
Successful completion of a US military Training Program that
includes the content of the Basic Nursing Assistant Training
Program as evidenced by a diploma, certification DD-214, or other
written verification and successful completion of the written
portion of the Department-established nursing assistant competency
evaluation Proof of completion of a nursing program in a foreign
country.
Colorado(Nursing Aide Services):
(A) The agency shall select nurse aides on the basis of such
factors as the ability to read, write, carry out directions,
effectively communicate to demonstrate competency in the provision
of care and services safely and effectively and treat consumers
with dignity and respect to person and property.
(B) The agency shall ensure that each nurse aide it employs is
certified by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies within
four (4) months of starting employment and that certification
remains current. Each aide that provide care and services before
certification shall be supervised in the home by direct observation
at least weekly for the first month of employment and every two (2)
weeks thereafter until certification is obtained.
Ongoing Education:
An Aide must receive at least 12 hours of in-service training
during each 12-month period. In-service training may occur while an
aide is furnishing care to a patient.
Other Skills/Abilities
--- Attention to detail
--- Time Management
--- Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
--- Good organization and communication skills
Physical Requirements
--- Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
--- Must be able to travel
--- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
--- Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching,
twisting
--- Must be able to sit and climb stairs
--- Must have visual and hearing acuity
--- Must have strong sense of smell and touch
--- Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move
equipment without assistance
--- Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally
to emergency situations in the home or during transport
Environment
--- Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments
which may involve exposure to allergens and other various
conditions
--- Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious
diseases
Other Duties
--- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice.
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