Reports to: Director of Nursing
Job Summary: The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) carries out supportive duties for the Nursing Department of a health care provider by performing specified, nonclinical medically related skills under the direction and supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse, or other agency designated health care professional.
Job Responsibilities::
Duties of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) include, but are not limited to:
- Provides assistance with personal care, hygiene and activities of daily living.
- Encourages client participation in activities to the extent to which the client is able
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Performs duties of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) as per: Scope of Practice and Florida Law
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Assists client to: a.)bed, b.)commode, c.)chair, and assist with ambulation
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Turns and positions bed bound clients
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Measures and records intake/output, as assigned
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Measures and records temperature, pulse and respiration on each visit
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changes bed linen if needed
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Prepares simple meals following dietary instructions as instructed
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Maintains a neat and clean environment
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May grocery shop one time a week for a list of ten items or less as needed
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Informs supervisor of any changes in client's condition or home situation
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Follows care plan as written
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Provides documentation of care given on Agency approved forms
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Reports any changes in patient's condition, living conditions etc., to DON/Supervisor as they occur
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Performs any other task/duty that is specifically assigned by supervisor, and for which CNA has been specifically trained. Documentation of specific training must be included in employee's personnel file
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Conducts self in professional manner at all times and in all situations
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Provides Agency with: required certifications, required license, necessary information to be able to verify experience, documentation of CEUs
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Accepts only those assignments for which he/she is qualified as per Florida Law
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Complies with all Agency policies and procedures
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Communicates with Agency about any problems or concerns
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Complies with HIPPA Privacy Rules, Policies and Procedures
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Reports any suspected violations of Privacy Practice to Privacy Official as soon as breach/possible breach is identified.
Job Qualifications
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Must provide evidence of formal training
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Must provide physical Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License
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Must provide documentation of clearance to work (green card, employment authorization card, social security, etc...)
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Must provide evidence of competency training and evaluation as well as evidence of at least annual attendance at in-service education programs
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Must be able to use Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) program on own cellular/ mobile device
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Must be able to provide own transportation
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Minimum of one (1) year current experience is required
