Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION
OBJECTIVE: Assists nursing personnel in provision of basic care for residents and necessary unit tasks and functions in compliance with the facility policies, and procedures, applicable health care standards and Georgia Department of community Health.
ORGANIZATION: The Certified Nurses Aide functions as a member of the health care team under
the direction of facility manager, Administrator and regulatory policy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Candidate must have current and valid Certification for Nursing Assistants.
2. Must be at least 18 years of age.
3.Compassionate, mature, sympathetic and professional at all times.
4. Good organization and communication skills
5. Ability to read, write, understand and carry out directions.
6. The candidate must successfully complete any/all required pre‐employment evaluation test(s) per policy.
7. Candidate will have the physical ability to perform job‐related duties, which may require lifting, standing bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing and pulling.
8.A health examination must be successfully completed prior to assignment to verify that he/she is free from communicable disease and physically capable of performing assigned duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists patients in the following areas:
1. Personal care functions including:
Bathing (bed, tub, shower or sponge bath)
Skin Care (apply lotion)
Toileting (bedpan, urinal, commode and/or toilet)
Grooming (shampoo, nailcare & shaving).
Oral Hygiene (denture care)
Assist with dressing and undressing
2. Assists with feeding of residents.
3. Measuring and recording intake and output.
4. Weigh residents using upright, chair and bed scale.
5. Assists in turning and positioning of residents.
6. Proper transfer techniques.
7.Demonstrates appropriate knowledge for safe use of medical equipment (cane, crutches, walkers, side rails, brace, splints, oxygen).
8. Helps keep residents’ rooms clean, supplied, wash clothes and organize.
9. Make and change beds (unoccupied and occupied).
10. Transports residents, supplies and equipment as needed.
11. Assists nurses and other personnel as needed.
12. Ambulate residents who require minimal assistance.
13. Perform skin assessment and report to Facility manager, Administrator of any abnormalities in skin integrity.
14. Answer residents calls and takes appropriate action.
17. Collects and labels specimens (urine, stool, sputum).
18.Measures and records vital signs/weights and reports variations in vital signs to facility manager, Administrator.
19. Immediately reports any changes in client’s condition or incidents to the Facility manager, Administrator.
20. Maintains confidentiality in relation to all clients, healthcare staff and documentation.
22. Meets annual inservice requirements in accordance with Agency policy and state regulations.
23. Maintains and enhances skill through attending appropriate staff development training
24. Appearance is professional and complies with agency dress code.
25. Maintains a cooperative manner towards client/family and all members of the healthcare team.
Signature Acknowledging Receipt:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirementslisted above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. By signing this form, I certify that my answers are correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. Failure to provide correct information could result in termination of employment or other action.