Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Provide direct patient care within the Certified Nurse Assistant scope of practice under the direct supervision of physicians and nursing staff

• Assist with mobility: helps patients move, walk, or transfer from chair to wheelchair or other assistive devices
• Assists with providing water, food, monitors food and fluid intake
• Under the direction of the RN staff, takes vital signs and changes dressings
• Observes patient conditions: reports changes in health or behavior to nurses or doctors

Performs housekeeping tasks

• Ensures the patient care area is clean and safe
• Cleans chairs, surfaces, disposes of linens, dressings, etc.
• Removes any items that may cause harm to patient or caretakers

Performs other related duties, as assigned by the supervisor or nursing staff.

• Participate in practice improvements by implementing changes to procedures/workflows, identifying opportunities for improvement, and assisting with the delivery of compassionate and personalized patient care.

Education and Experience:

* Certification designation requires completing a short course of study and passing a test.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Patient centered, strong customer service orientation.

* Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines and troubleshoot and resolve problems.

* Ability to work independently, exhibit mature judgment and make sound decisions.

* Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost judgment and discretion.

* Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

III. Working Conditions:

Environment:

• Normal office environment.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 10-20 lbs.

Equipment Used:

• Standard office equipment, including personal computer and related technology.