Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Company: Professional Case Management
Location: Cortez
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Qualifications At least eighteen (18) years of
age Successful completion of a formal aide certification training
program consistent with state and federal requirements and for
which a certificate was obtained. Notable state specific
requirements: Colorado: certified within four months of starting
employment and certificate remains current Tennessee: completed a
total of seventy-five (75) hours of training which includes sixteen
(16) hours of clinical training prior to or during the first three
(3) months of employment Georgia: requires a certificate from
approved nurse aide training program and registry with the Georgia
DHR Nurse Aid Registry Successful demonstration of competency in
the provision of care and services safely and effectively Minimum
of six (6) months' work experience in a supervised setting,
preferably a health care facility or home health agency; prefer one
year experience CPR certification Demonstrated ability to read and
write consistent with job requirements Verbal, written and
interpersonal skills necessary for establishing and maintaining a
good working relationship with the client/family and personnel of
the PCM Licensed driver with good driving record and automobile in
good repair and insured in accordance with state and/or PCM
requirements or other reliable means of transportation Essential
Functions/Areas of Accountability Perform only those services
permitted under state law and for which deemed competent to perform
which are assigned by and performed under the supervision of an RN
who is responsible for the client care provided by the aide Exhibit
competency in and perform personal care activities, including but
not limited to: Reading and recording temperature, pulse, and
respiration Basic infection control procedures Maintenance of a
clean, safe, and healthy environment Safe transfer techniques and
ambulation Bathing (bed/sponge, tub and shower) Shampoo (sink, tub
and bed) Skin /nail care Oral hygiene Shaving Dressing Toileting
and elimination Normal range of motion and positioning Perform
household services essential to maintain a safe and healthy
environment for health care at home, including but not limited to:
Meal preparation/feeding including adequate nutrition and fluid
intake Laundry Light housekeeping Follow written assignment and
instructions provided by the RN at all times. Complete and submit
appropriate records to document care given and pertinent
observations per policy. At no time should a HHA/CNA administer
medications. They may assist with the medication reminders only;
all medication must be given by RN/LPN provider. Report any
observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs
to the case manager or other appropriate supervisor. Promote
personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing
infection prevention and control practices, following PCM
guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the RN or case
manager. Demonstrate safe practice in the use of equipment and
cleaning; do not use nor clean equipment until orientation about
its operation has been provided by your supervisor. Recognize
emergencies and demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures.
Encourage the client to be as independent as possible in accordance
with the plan of care. Promote client's mental alertness through
involvement in allowed activities of interest. Respect client's
privacy and personal property. Participate in employee meetings and
care coordination conferences as requested. Maintains
confidentiality in all aspects of the job. Participate in
continuing educations offerings as needed and in compliance with
policy. Notify RN of training or learning needs. Perform other
related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary. Company
Description Since 1997, Professional Case Management (PCM) has been
providing quality, nationwide in-home nursing services to sufferers
of chronic diseases. We are the nation's premier healthcare
provider for nuclear weapons workers, uranium miners, millers and
haulers suffering from illnesses contracted in the course of their
employment. Our mission is to deliver quality care to enhance
patient outcomes in the privacy and comfort of their homes. We
offer health benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision
coverage.
Keywords: Professional Case Management, Snowmass , Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Healthcare , Cortez, Colorado
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