Certified Nurse Aide

POSITION SUMMARY: This position will provide basic care to clients, as well as assist them in daily activities/tasks outlined in a written care plan that is established by the Administrator or CSS and is kept in the client's home.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

· Follow specific care plans for clients

· Record pertinent information pertaining to the client’s care.

· Remind clients to take medication at the appropriate time.

· Plan and prepare meals according to specific dietary requirements of the client, and if necessary, feeding the client.

· Assist the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist.

· Assist or perform personal care including hair care, oral hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing.

· Assist with ambulation with or without mechanical aids.

· Assist with routine bodily functions such as assisting clients with toileting.

· Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping including changing bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, providing and emptying bed pans and laundry.

· Provide companionship and stimulation for the client including reading, walks, etc.; and accompanying the client to doctors or other appointments.

· Turn or reposition patients who are bedridden.

· Examine patient for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wounds.

· Take client’s vital signs and recording input and output.

· Observe and report changes in client's condition to the Agency Director or Service Coordinator.

· Accurately prepare daily records and submitting them to the office by date due

· Participates in in-service education programs.

· Maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information.

· Maintain regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the agency.

· Follow all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements.

· Abide by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

EMPLOYEE MAY NOT:

· Measure or administer medication as mandated by law

· Cut the nails of any patient unless authorized by RN Supervisor

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES