Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Interim HealthCare of Central Georgia•Fort Valley, GA

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Nurse Aide provides personal care and assistance with activities of daily living to patients of all ages in inpatient facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes, and other institutions. The role performs care and delegated tasks according to the nursing plan of care and/or supervisor direction, consistent with facility policies and procedures and applicable state law and regulations. The position may involve access to personal health information (PHI) necessary to fulfill its duties. Access to, use of, and disclosure of PHI are further defined by each organization or department.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of a Nursing Assistant course; 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.
Ability to communicate with clinical and non-clinical individuals at all levels.
Ability to read and interpret technical instructions and use vision and hearing to observe patients.
Hand-eye coordination and fine motor function necessary to assist in operating patient care equipment.
Evidence of current CPR/BLS and First Aid training for infants, children, and adults.
Provide proof of a valid driver’s license, if applicable.
Provide proof of valid auto liability insurance if assignments include driving a personal vehicle.
Meet applicable health requirements to provide patient care, as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

A student RN in the last year of school or an unlicensed RN/LPN/LVN graduate may be eligible for employment as a Nurse Aide, as allowed under state law and regulation.

Responsibilities

Provide for patients’ personal hygiene, grooming, and comfort, including toileting and elimination, bathing, backrubs, shampoos, shaving, skin and nail care, and oral hygiene.
Promote a safe environment during care.
Use infection-control measures, including handwashing and 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, taking vital signs, and measuring weight.
Administer non-medicated enemas and provide non-sterile dressings, surgical preparations, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz baths, and therapeutic baths.
Safely apply and monitor physical restraints as directed.
Transport patients and equipment within the facility as necessary.
Complete other assignments as requested and assigned.