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 to 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/or supervisor direction, within facility policies and procedures and applicable state law and regulations. The position may involve access to personal health information necessary to carry out its duties, as governed by organizational and departmental rules.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
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.
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 with patient care equipment.
Current CPR/BLS 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 for providing patient care.

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 and regulations.

Responsibilities

Provide personal hygiene, grooming, and comfort care, 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 with 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 documenting intake and output, blood glucose monitoring, urine specimen collection, measuring vital signs, and weighing patients.
Administer non-medicated enemas, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, 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.