Job Requirements
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Therapist, performs various personal care services for patients in the home setting using a patient specific care plan to facilitate the patient?s self-care and independence with activities of daily living. Responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed. Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Requirements

Education

?       High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

 

Experience

?       One (1) year of personal care experience

 

License/Registration/Certifications             

?       State certification for Home Health Aide training program and competency and is listed on the South Carolina state registry

?       Valid SC Driver?s License with good driving record

?       CPR certification

 

Core Job Responsibilities

?       Adheres to the care plan established by the RN or Therapist; assists patient/family as needed. Notifies RN or Therapist when updates to care plan are needed.

?       Assists patients with personal care activities including but not limited to: bathing, dressing, grooming, skin care, hair care, nail care, feeding, oral hygiene, and shaving.

?       Toilet?s patients and assists with bedpans and urinals; provide catheter care, empty catheter bag, if applicable.

?       Assists patients with use of cane or walker, special eating utensils, special techniques, and equipment for personal hygiene.

?       Document?s care performed as outlined on care plan in the electronic medical record.

?       Reports all changes in patient?s condition (physical and/or mental) and environmental changes to case manager.

?       Assists family members with and provides training on lifting, turning, re-positioning, and transferring patient.

?       Provides emotional support to patients and/or family members.

?       Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and policies.

?       Participates in 12 hours of in-service training.

?       Performs other job duties as assigned

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