Certified Nursing Assistant

Light cleaning and laundering essentials to the comfort and cleanliness of the patient.

Perform bed bath, sponge, tub, and/or shower bath.

Perform hair shampoo, nail and skin care, oral hygiene for each patient.

Ensure safe transfer techniques and ambulation.

Assist patients with normal range of motion and positioning

Ensure adequate nutrition and fluid intake.

Follow all standards, policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulations.

Maintains appropriate professional boundaries with clients and staff.

Maintains confidentiality of patient information at all times.

Plans, organizes and prioritizes work effectively and efficiently.

Ability to handle challenging work environment, while maintaining a positive and professional image.

Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated and proper disposal of soiled material.

Fulfill all responsibilities related to the success of the strategic plan of the organization, as requested and assigned.

OSHA Category

Position will be categorized as category I (involves routine exposure to blood and body fluids/tissues).

• Working Conditions
• Standing
• Sitting
• Walking
• Lifting (raising or lower without mechanical aids) 50 lbs.
• Pushing or pulling
• Carrying objects
• Climbing (ascending or descending stairs or ladders)
• Crouching (bending at the knees)
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees)
• Stooping (bending at the waist)
• Reaching (extending hands and arms in any direction)
• Handling (seizing, holding, grasping or turning objects)
• Typing, picking, pinching or otherwise working with fingertips
• Using arm muscles frequently
• Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods
• Transferring patient: transfer from bed to chair, transfer from chair to bed and transfer from chair to toilet.

Additional Information

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed 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.
• Incumbent may be required to perform emergency duty before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency, crisis situation or disaster (man-made or natural) including evacuation sites. The person in the position will work in a smoke-free location, and is expected to adhere to all smoking restrictions

EEO/Drug Free Workplace