Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Summary:

An individual who, under professional supervision, provides assistance with ADL's and IADL's in the clients residence.

Organizational Relationship: Reports to the RN Supervisor

Risk Of Occupational Exposure To Blood Borne Pathogens:

B: limited exposure

Qualifications:

Must be able to speak, read, write and communicate effectively in English and meet one of the following qualifications:

1.

Satisfactory completion of a nursing education program preparing for RN/LPN licensure;

2.

Satisfactory completion of a nurse aide education program approved by the VA Board of Nursing;

3.

Have certification as a nurse aide issued by the Virginia Board of Nursing;

4.

Be successfully enrolled in a nursing education program preparing for RN or LPN licensure and have currently competed at least one nursing course that includes clinical experience involving direct client care;

5.

Have satisfactorily passed a competency evaluation program that meets the criteria of 42 CFR 484.36(b). Home attendants of personal care services need only be evaluated on tasks in 42 CFR 484.36(b) as those tasks related to the personal care services to be provided; or

6.

Have satisfactorily completed training using the Personal Care Aide Training Curriculum, 2003 edition, of the Department of Medical Assistance Services. This training is permissible for home attendants of personal care services only.

Must have current CPR certification.

Must have a criminal background check.

Responsibilities:

- Personal Services - assists with:

• Bath (tub, shower or bed)

• Oral hygiene

• Grooming and care of hair

• Ordinary care of nails

• Routine skin care/ lotion massage

• Positioning and turning of patents that cannot assist self- in bed and chair

• Elimination

• Assist with eating, dressing walking and toileting

• Remind client to take medications

- Homemaking - assists with:

- Meal planning and preparation in accordance with complex and modified diets

- Feeding the client

• Linen change (occupied and unoccupied)

• Laundry, client's only

• Light housekeeping; washing dishes, clean kitchen, dust and vacuum, only those rooms the client uses.

• List needed supplies and grocery shopping

• Administration of normally self-administered drugs as allowed by 54.1-3408 of the VA Drug Control Act.

• Follow universal precautions whenever giving any aspect of client service.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Perform ONLY those functions specified for each individual client on the service plan.

• Respond to the physical, emotional and development needs of clients.

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Follow emergency procedures in the event of any incident, e.g., accident, injury or significant change in client's condition.

Essential Administrative Functions:

• Follow client rights at all times.

• Record each activity performed on each case on a daily basis.

• Report any incidents or client changes immediately.

• Submit Daily Activity Sheets and record accurately on a timely basis (WEEKLY).

• Follow instructions, is punctual and is at work as scheduled.

• Follow all appropriate agency policies.

• Attend in-service education annually per agency policy.

• Provide all information required for the maintenance of her/his personnel record as per State regulations and Agency policy.

• Show interest, asks questions and seek help as indicated; is receptive to supervision.

• Develop relationships and is cooperative with client, family and supervisor.

• Maintain appropriate appearance.

• Is productive and uses time efficiently.

• Follows instructions, is punctual and attendance is acceptable.

• Cooperates with supervisor and with client/family.

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Is self-reliant and plans appropriately.

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Other duties as assigned.

Functional Abilities:

Is able to lift, up to 50 p unds.

Is able to carry bundles up stairs weighing up to 10 pounds.

Must be able to stoop and bend.

Must be able to travel to prospective client's place of residence.

Must be able to hear and effectively communicate in English.