Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Interim HealthCare of Central Georgia•Macon, GA

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant and Nurse Aide provides personal care and assistance with activities of daily living for patients of all ages in inpatient facilities and other care settings. The role performs care and delegated tasks according to the nursing plan of care and supervisor direction, within facility policies and procedures and applicable state law and regulations. The position may have access to personal health information necessary to perform its duties, with access and disclosure governed by the relevant organization or department.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant course and Nurse Assistant certification as required by the state of employment.
One year of experience in a comparable job classification and/or as required by the contracted facility.
Pass criminal and abuse background checks when required by the state of employment.
Able to communicate with clinical and non-clinical individuals at all levels.
Able to read and interpret technical instructions and use vision and hearing to observe patients.
Hand-eye coordination and fine motor function necessary to assist with patient-care equipment.
Current CPR/BLS training for infants, children, and adults.
Proof of a valid driver’s license, if applicable.
Proof of valid auto liability insurance if assignments include driving a personal vehicle.
Meet applicable health requirements for providing patient care, as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

A student RN in the final year of school or an unlicensed RN/LPN/LVN graduate may be eligible for employment as a Nurse Aide where permitted by state law or regulation.

Responsibilities

Provide personal hygiene, grooming, and comfort care, including toileting and elimination, baths, backrubs, shampoos, shaves, skin and nail care, and oral hygiene.
Promote a safe environment during care and follow infection-control measures, including hand washing and use of personal protective equipment.
Observe and report patient or client condition to the appropriate supervisor.
Work as part of a team to deliver care and assistance to patients and staff.
Assist with ambulation, transfers, and range-of-motion exercises.
Perform patient-related procedures, including measuring and documenting intake and output, blood glucose monitoring, urine specimen collection, vital-sign measurements, and weighing patients.
Administer non-medicated enemas, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz baths, and therapeutic baths.
Apply physical restraints safely and monitor their use as directed.
Transport patients and equipment within the facility as needed.
Complete other assignments as requested and assigned.