Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
About the position:
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) uses patient care best practices to provide a safe, comfortable environment for all clients. Common required skills and qualifications include Excellent interpersonal skills, patience, empathy and compassion. Additionally, good collaboration and teamwork skills, effective
communication skills, including active listening, writing, speaking and reading comprehension are necessary to be effective. The CNA shall have fast and
adaptive problem-solving abilities, keen attention to detail, in-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations, familiarity with symptoms and signs of improvement for a number of medical conditions. It is essential that they be comfortable working with specific populations of patients, including
elderly patients and those with special needs. Physical strength and stamina are fundamental components, given the nature of the daily tasks.
About our agency:
Residential Care Homes that provide care, supervision, and support to adults with intellectual disabilities. Clients may also have a mental health diagnosis and complex behavioral challenges. The program focuses on helping individuals work
through their emotional and behavioral challenges, prevent relapse of excessive
intensive cycle of behaviors, and learn skills that allow them to interact more successfully in the community and with others.
Requirements:
Certified Nursing Assistants must enroll and pass a state-approved education and
training program before working as a CNA. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is often a requirement to enter this program. Students train during the program, often working in a hospital or nursing home setting to learn necessary role specific skills, practice patient care techniques and develop medical knowledge as necessary. After the program, students must successfully pass their state exam for certification. Obtaining the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification places candidates on a state registry, which legally allows them to work tor local organizations as a CNA. Certified Nursing Assistant should also have a desire to learn to maintain their first aid and CPR knowledge.