Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Description

Providing patient care.

Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.

Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal

hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking,

standing, or exercising.

Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.

Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary

restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.

Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians/nurse practitioners, and nurses

(RNs/LVNs) about patient condition, treatment plans, and suggested activities.

Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and

reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate

as requested by staff.

Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds,

bruises, or blood in the urine.

Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.

Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to

nurses.

Light housekeeping and/or immediate cleaning up of spills.

Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.

Requirements:

A state-certified nursing assistant certification from a recognized CNA program is required.

Current CPR (American Heart Association).

Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians/nurse

practitioners/physician assistants, other staff, and health care professional team.

Basic computer skills. Must be able to work with EHR.

Professional, friendly attitude.