DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities of the CNA include, but are not limited to providing personal care including the following:
· Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
· Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned.
· Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
· Nail & Skin care to prevent breakdown
· Assisting the patient with toileting activities
· Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
· Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
· Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
· Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
· Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
· Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
· Assisting patients in the self-administration of medication.
· Providing respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
· Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.
· Adhering to the Organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
· Attend 12 hours of in-service training annually during a 12-month period.
· As part of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), attend scheduled Case Conference meetings to discuss patients in which you are involved in.