Certified Nursing Assistant

Above and Beyond Congregate Living

Job Description

Job Title: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Department: Nursing

Reports To: Charge LVN Nurse / Nursing Supervisor/DON

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, provides nursing care to

patients within the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Upholds the philosophy and mission of the organization.

2. Performs nursing care as directed, adhering to guidelines as set forth

under Facility’s Policy & Procedures, the California Nurse Practice Act,

Title 22, CIHQ, and TJC standards which the organization embraces.

3. Maintains clinical competencies and required CEU’s for licensure/

certification. Attends required in services to increase knowledge and skills

and to improve quality of care.

4. Fulfills the personal health needs of the client(s) related to activities of

daily living. This includes AM/PM care; skin; bladder; bowel programs;

nutrition and hydration; vital signs; assistance with self medication

program; transfers from surface to surface; positioning and wheelchair

safety; care of nasogastric and gastrostomy tubes, use of ventilators/

respiratory equipment; manual and power wheelchairs.

5. Fulfills program training components for client independence and

community re-entry. Accompany patients to medical appointments, or

other business within the community.

6. Reports changes in the patients’ condition promptly to the charge nurse/

nurse supervisor.

7. Demonstrates correct use of equipment, supplies, and prosthetic / orthotic

devices.

8. Always apply proper body mechanics and safety awareness.

9. Organizes / completes optimal bedside care for assigned patients,

keeping client’s room and household environment clean and neat.

10.Assists environmental services staff by performing household services as

directed, reporting need for supplies, or equipment.

11.Handles and cares for patients’ personal property through proper labeling

and storage of all items, throughout the admission, transfer, and discharge

procedures.

12.Comply with Infection Control and Safety policies and procedures.

13. Utilizes and contributes to documentation within the medical record and

other information systems to assure continuity and quality of client care

and program operation.

14. Promotes harmonious relationships and favorable attitudes among the

health care team, client / family visitors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each

essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of

the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All

people must successfully complete the screening process, and annual health

exam.

1. Current certificate as a CNA by the State of California.

2. Current CPR card — BLS for healthcare workers

3. Serv Safe certification preferred.

4. Ability to speak, read, and write in English.

5. Demonstrate ability to operate and use equipment necessary for client

care, but not limited to:

• Hoyer Lift

• Sliding board

• Ventilators

• Manual and Electric Wheelchair

• Battery chargers

POPULATIONS SERVED:

[ ] Newborn (0-1 yr.)

[ ] Pediatric (1-12 yr.)

[X] Adolescent (12-18 yr.)

[ ] Pregnant Adolescent (12-18 yr.)

[X] Adult (18-64 yr.)

[X] Geriatric (64+ yr.)

[ ] All Ages

WORKING CONDITIONS/HAZADOUS MATERIALS:

• Primarily work indoors in clients’ well-lit and ventilated rooms. Temperature

can be variable but primarily constant at a comfortable level.

• Hazards include:

Medium risk of exposure to bloodbourne pathogens (OSHA Category II).

Risk of exposure to communicable diseases.

Exposure to chemicals as listed in the MSDS manual.

May be exposed to abusive and violent behaviors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work in a home environment; prolonged standing and walking. Exposed to all patient

elements. Subject to stress, frustration, fatigue, lifting, turning patients and equipment.

Repeated bending, squatting, and stooping. See Physical Description.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of

work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive

list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

For more info about our facility visit www.aabcongregateliving.com

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person