Certified Nursing Assistant - PDN
Requisition #:
106981 Location:
Wyalusing, PA 18853 Category:
CNA Position OverviewThe Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing personal medical care and assistance with daily living activities that improve quality of life by allowing our patients to remain in their home (or facility) while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.
Essential Job Functionso Perform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such as:
o Basic first aido Taking weight and vital signso Catheter and bowel care, including I&O monitoringo Range of motion exercises, exercises as assigned by a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologisto Ambulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical equipment and deviceso Prepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needso Care for patient's special conditions and needs within scope of authorized taskso Help patient maintain good personal hygiene, such as:
o Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eatingo Thorough completion and coordination of all required documentation, such as:
o Maintaining and completing the necessary patient/family and Company documentation records upon conclusion of each visito Observe and report significant changes in patient's condition to the (RN) Nursing Supervisoro Provide hands-on personal care and performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services.
o Provide services that are ordered by the physician in the plan of care and that the aide is permitted to perform under state law.
Requirementso High school graduate or GEDo Current, unrestricted certification or proof of training as required by the stateo Current CPR certificationo Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with aide care and policies and procedureso Valid Driver's License and Acceptable MVRAdditional state
Specific Requirements:
o Continuing Education as required by stateo Georgia:
o Successful completion of Nurse Aide training and competency evaluation program pursuant to the requirements of 42 CFR part 483, Subpart D; oro Health Care or Personal Care credentialing program recognized and approved by the state; oro Successful completion of 40 hour training program provided by a private home care provider which addresses at least the areas specified in the PHCP ruleso Illinois:
o Appropriate clearing of Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Worker Registry,o Successful completion of Long-Term Care Assistants and Aides Training Programs Code; oro Documentation of current registration from another state; oro Successful completion of a Nursing Arts Program which included at least 40 hours of supervised clinical experience from an accredited nursing program as evidenced by diploma, certificate or other written verification from the school and proof of successful completion of the written portion of the Department established nursing assistant competency test; oro Successful completion of a US military Training Program that includes the content of the Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program as evidenced by a diploma, certification DD-214, or other written verification and successful completion of the written portion of the Department-established nursing assistant competency evaluation Proof of completion of a nursing program in a foreign country.
o Colorado(Nursing Aide Services):
o (A) The agency shall select nurse aides on the basis of such factors as the ability to read, write, carry out directions, effectively communicate to demonstrate competency in the provision of care and services safely and effectively and treat consumers with dignity and respect to person and property.
o (B) The agency shall ensure that each nurse aide it employs is certified by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies within four (4) months of starting employment and that certification remains current.
Each aide that provide care and services before certification shall be supervised in the home by direct observation at least weekly for the first month of employment and every two (2) weeks thereafter until certification is obtained.
o Ongoing Education:
An Aide must receive at least 12 hours of in-service training during each 12-month period.
In-service training may occur while an aide is furnishing care to a patient.
Other Skills/Abilitieso Attention to detailo Time Managemento Effective problem-solving and conflict resolutiono Good organization and communication skillsPhysical Requirementso Must be able to speak, write, read and understand Englisho Must be able to travelo Must be able to lift 50 poundso Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twistingo Must be able to sit and climb stairso Must have visual and hearing acuityo Must have strong sense of smell and toucho Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistanceo Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transportEnvironmento Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditionso Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseasesOther Dutieso Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary:
$28.
87 - $42.
52.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
106981 Location:
Wyalusing, PA 18853 Category:
CNA Position OverviewThe Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing personal medical care and assistance with daily living activities that improve quality of life by allowing our patients to remain in their home (or facility) while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.
Essential Job Functionso Perform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such as:
o Basic first aido Taking weight and vital signso Catheter and bowel care, including I&O monitoringo Range of motion exercises, exercises as assigned by a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologisto Ambulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical equipment and deviceso Prepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needso Care for patient's special conditions and needs within scope of authorized taskso Help patient maintain good personal hygiene, such as:
o Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eatingo Thorough completion and coordination of all required documentation, such as:
o Maintaining and completing the necessary patient/family and Company documentation records upon conclusion of each visito Observe and report significant changes in patient's condition to the (RN) Nursing Supervisoro Provide hands-on personal care and performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services.
o Provide services that are ordered by the physician in the plan of care and that the aide is permitted to perform under state law.
Requirementso High school graduate or GEDo Current, unrestricted certification or proof of training as required by the stateo Current CPR certificationo Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with aide care and policies and procedureso Valid Driver's License and Acceptable MVRAdditional state
Specific Requirements:
o Continuing Education as required by stateo Georgia:
o Successful completion of Nurse Aide training and competency evaluation program pursuant to the requirements of 42 CFR part 483, Subpart D; oro Health Care or Personal Care credentialing program recognized and approved by the state; oro Successful completion of 40 hour training program provided by a private home care provider which addresses at least the areas specified in the PHCP ruleso Illinois:
o Appropriate clearing of Illinois Department of Public Health - Health Care Worker Registry,o Successful completion of Long-Term Care Assistants and Aides Training Programs Code; oro Documentation of current registration from another state; oro Successful completion of a Nursing Arts Program which included at least 40 hours of supervised clinical experience from an accredited nursing program as evidenced by diploma, certificate or other written verification from the school and proof of successful completion of the written portion of the Department established nursing assistant competency test; oro Successful completion of a US military Training Program that includes the content of the Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program as evidenced by a diploma, certification DD-214, or other written verification and successful completion of the written portion of the Department-established nursing assistant competency evaluation Proof of completion of a nursing program in a foreign country.
o Colorado(Nursing Aide Services):
o (A) The agency shall select nurse aides on the basis of such factors as the ability to read, write, carry out directions, effectively communicate to demonstrate competency in the provision of care and services safely and effectively and treat consumers with dignity and respect to person and property.
o (B) The agency shall ensure that each nurse aide it employs is certified by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies within four (4) months of starting employment and that certification remains current.
Each aide that provide care and services before certification shall be supervised in the home by direct observation at least weekly for the first month of employment and every two (2) weeks thereafter until certification is obtained.
o Ongoing Education:
An Aide must receive at least 12 hours of in-service training during each 12-month period.
In-service training may occur while an aide is furnishing care to a patient.
Other Skills/Abilitieso Attention to detailo Time Managemento Effective problem-solving and conflict resolutiono Good organization and communication skillsPhysical Requirementso Must be able to speak, write, read and understand Englisho Must be able to travelo Must be able to lift 50 poundso Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twistingo Must be able to sit and climb stairso Must have visual and hearing acuityo Must have strong sense of smell and toucho Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistanceo Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transportEnvironmento Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditionso Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseasesOther Dutieso Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary:
$28.
87 - $42.
52.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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