Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (TEMPLATE)

MGA Homecare • Pueblo, CO

249d

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) functions in an assistive role in the provisions of patient care services through regular assignments or delegated tasks and is supervised by the RN. The CNA demonstrates the ability to carry out specific tasks with reasonable skill and safety that adheres to the prevailing standard of practice in the nursing community. Each shift or visit reflects the provision of care rendered in accordance with Physician’s orders/Plan of Care/Home Health Aide Assignment Sheet.

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved certification/program/accredited school/undergraduate/graduate school or post graduate education to reflect ability to perform job as described.
• Current, unencumbered state certification to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Have professional experience required per state regulations to perform the job as described.
• Successful completion of assigned screening/competency testing with a proficiency score of 80% or greater.
• Provide copy of current TB results or Chest X-Ray.
• Provide copy of current CPR.
• Be flexible, organized and have the ability to exercise sound judgement to perform the job duties/responsibilities as described.

Responsibilities

• Checking/documenting patients’ pulse, temperature and respiration.
• Assists patients in simple prescribed exercises and range of motion.
• Maintains records in order to report and discuss observations with a supervisor or case manager.
• Provides patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs or automobiles, and with dressing and grooming.
• Changes bed linens, washing and ironing patients’ laundry, and cleaning patients’ quarters.
• Performs a variety of duties as requested by client, running errands, preparing meals, etc.
• Functions as a team member demonstrating collaborations with and responsibility to the patient, Physician and the health care team.
• Observations of significant changes in patient status are communicated to the RN Case Manager.
• Attendance at Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings is recommended and is documented via sign-in sheets.
• Communicates to RN Case Manager/Director of Clinical Services for each patient as needed.
• Participation in Agency’s other mandated activities as requested by Agency Director such as In-Services.
• Supports and executes the mission, ethics, and goals of the company effectively.
• All clinical documentation must be completed accurately and submitted timely per agency policy/guidelines.
• Represents themselves in a positive and professional manner in the company and community.
• Adheres to dress code with a clean and neat professional appearance.
• Reports on time and as scheduled in order to complete work within designated time.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook, Employees Agreement, or communicated from executive team.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA-available if enrolled in high deductible plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA & LPFSA)
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (DCRA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP-available if enrolled in Health plan)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 1.5 rate if working company holidays
• 100% Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (if enrolled in Health plan)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness/Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Identity Protection Plan
• Legal Care Plan
• Pet Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees