CNA

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides direct and indirect resident care activities under the direction of an RN or LPN.  Assists residents with activities or daily living, provides for personal care, comfort and assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group or residents.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant Certification in State of Georgia for Long Term Care Facilities.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within three (3) months of hire date.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

GENERAL SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic Computer Skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
• May be required to change from one task to another or different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• May be scheduled as needed including overtime.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS & DEMANDS:

• Have near normal hearing: Hear alarms/telephone/normal speaking voice.
• Have near normal vision: Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors.
• Have good manual dexterity.
• Have good eye-hand foot coordination.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion.
• Continuously within shift (67-100%): Standing, Walking.
• Frequently within shift (34-66%): Bending/Stooping, Pushing/Pulling, Lift/carry up to 20lbs, Lift/carry > 20 lbs. with assistance.
• Occasionally within shift (1-33%): Sitting, Climbing, Twist at waist, Lift/Carry > 50 lbs. with assistance, Reaching above shoulder.

MISSION STATEMENT:

QUALITY HEALTHCARE: In our continuing effort to enhance the quality of life for the communities we serve, the Hospital Authority of Miller County is committed to the delivery of superior, safe, cost-effective healthcare through the provisions of education prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Must have the ability to acquire knowledge of and develop skills in basic nursing procedures and simple charting.
• Assists in and accompanies residents in the admission, transfer and discharge procedures.
• Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationship with residents, family members and other facility personnel while assuring confidentiality of resident information.
• Provides morning/evening care which includes hand/face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen, cleaning overbed tables, straightening room and other general care as needed.
• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when resident complains of pain.
• Must be able to follow directions, both oral and written, and work cooperatively with other staff members.