CNA

Job description

SUMMARY: A CNA performs duties related to patient care and comfort under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Provides basic care as directed to include bathing, feeding, assistance with feedings, assistance with activities and hygiene.
• Demonstrates proficiency in managing resources, following policies and procedures, utilizing equipment in a safe manner. Actively contributes to cost controls by managing time, resources and supplies effectively.
• Documentation in the Patient Record will be legible at all times. Maintains accurate documentation as appropriate including graphic and I&O sheets.
• Maintains positive and caring interpersonal relationships with patient, families, and fellow employees
• Answers call lights and responds to patient requests promptly. Demonstrates competence in taking vital signs, measuring I&O, etc.
• Ensures that utility room, kitchen, pantries, supply rooms and nurses lounge are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Attendance at CPR Class and orientation are mandatory. Attends 75%, a minimum of six, unit staff meetings, and in-services.
• Participates in QC/QI issues as required.
• Keeps RN and LVN informed of changes in patients’ conditions or patients’ requests.
• Completes assignments given by team leader, cleaning, checking department equipment, etc.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Able to adapt to change in workload. Able to perform in a precise and accurate manner in handling priority tasks.
• Care for the geriatric patient with knowledge and clinical skills of the aging process.
• Care for the pediatric patient with knowledge and skills of the growth and development process.
• Acts as patient advocate for patient rights by initiating and maintaining confidentiality, privacy and safety for the patient.
• Accepts constructive criticism and incorporates suggestions into practice.
• Supports and promotes safety standards, identifies risk situations and intervenes appropriately.
• Knowledge and ability to apply ethical and legal principles to practice.
• Current knowledge of Standard Precautions in dealing with potential exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Organizes work and completes assignments in a timely manner.
• Functions within limits of state Nurse Practice Act, hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
• CNA’s who provide care to Joint Replacement patients will receive 1 hour of ortho/joint replacement specific education yearly.
• Other duties as assigned from time to time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
• RN and LVN students after successful completion of the first semester of clinical training.
• Previous clinical experience in a patient care setting preferred, with successful completion of orientation and training to the point of competence.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
• Current AHA BLS certification.
• CNA license in the State of California required

AGE OF THE POPULATION SERVED:
Newborn Infant/Pediatric X Adolescent Adult Geriatric All No Patient Care