Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Riverview
Posted on: July 27, 2022
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Job Description:
External Overview:
Position OverviewThe 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 FunctionsPerform, assist, evaluate and document
medical care, such as:Basic first aidTaking weight and vital
signsCatheter and bowel care, including I monitoringRange of motion
exercises, exercises as assigned by a Physical Therapist,
Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language PathologistAmbulation,
transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life
support medical equipment and devicesPrepare meals according to
dietary and nutritional needsCare for patient's special conditions
and needs within scope of authorized tasksHelp 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 visitObserve and report significant changes in patient's
condition to the (RN) Nursing SupervisorProvide 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.RequirementsHigh school graduate or
GED*Current, unrestricted certification or proof of training as
required by the stateCurrent CPR certificationDemonstrated
proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance
with aide care and policies and proceduresValid Driver's License
and Acceptable MVR*not applicable if the patient is the child/loved
one of the Certified Nursing AssistantAdditional 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; orHealth Care or Personal Care
credentialing program recognized and approved by the state;
orSuccessful 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; orDocumentation of current
registration from another state; orSuccessful 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;
orSuccessful 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 skillsPhysical 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
transportEnvironment--- 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 diseasesOther 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.
Keywords: Aveanna Healthcare, Tampa , Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Healthcare , Riverview, Florida
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