A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
Clinic Certified Nursing Assistant PACE of the Triad - 3.6 Greensboro, NC Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Qualifications Phone communication Patient transfer methods Writing skills English High school diploma or
GED Driver's License CNA Full Job Description Job Title:
Clinic Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Supervisor:
Director of Clinical Services Positions Supervised:
None FLSA Status:
Non-exempt, Full-time Job Summary Assists participants to clinic appointments and with other clinical care needs as directed by the Director of Clinical Services; Assists with activities of daily living; Assists with other activities and tasks related to participant care and Clinic operations under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN); Maintains a clean and safe clinical environment.
Specifications Education and Special Training:
High school degree, or equivalent; Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant (NA) I with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) with no substantiated findings of neglect, abuse, or misappropriation of resident's property in a nursing home;
Experience:
At least 1 year experience with aging, frail elderly; 6 months clinical experience as a Nursing Technician, Nursing Assistant, Corpsman or Emergency Medical Technician.
Licensure, Registry or Certification Required:
Certificate from an approved CNA training program; listed as a CNA I with the NC DHHS; Valid NC driver's license and vehicle.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment. Act only within the scope of his or her authority to practice. Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by PACE of Guilford and Rockingham Counties and approved by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid before working independently.
With or without reasonable accommodations:
Ability to bend and or stoop frequently; Have independent mobility in order to climb stairs and walk distances; Lift and position patients of all weights and heights utilizing correct body mechanics; Lift and carry pieces of durable medical equipment; Lift and transport at least 50 pounds during the course of providing care, treatment and/ or services; Utilize correct body mechanics to transfer, lift, and position participants; Read, write, and speak in English; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to clearly see medical records and various documents; Communicate via telephone; Hear blood pressures and spoken communication; Ability to perform repetitive hand/wrist movements. Key Responsibilities Provides basic personal care assistance and assistance with other activities of daily living to assigned participants. Provides assistance with nursing care, restorative therapies, activities and meals across care settings. Documents observations, treatments, procedures, nursing care and participant activities appropriately in the EMR (Electronic Medical Records). Communicates effectively with participants, families, staff, and other departments and agencies, verbal and written. Works effectively in a team setting. Abides by all established policies, rules and regulations. Communicates any changes in participant condition to other team members. Attends staff meetings. Other duties as assigned. Environmental Factors Tasks with potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Assisting with mouth care 2. Assisting with care of non-intact skin 3. Assisting incontinent participants with personal care 4. Administering an enema 5. Shaving participants 6. Assisting with procedures in the clinic Demonstrates knowledge of and supports PACE mission, vision, values, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.