Certified Nurse Aide CNA
Hot Springs, SD - USA
Job Summary
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Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Position Summary
Under the supervision of an RN or LPN performs basic patient care activities in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.
Essential Functions
- Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN or LPN including monitoring vital signs taking blood glucose measurements and recording intake and output.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living such as bathing grooming eating and ambulation.
- Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
- Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked clean and orderly.
- Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
- Provides quality patient care; works flexible shifts or units as needed.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Information
Patient Populations Served: Neonate Infant Early Childhood Late Childhood Adolescent Young Adult Middle Adult Older Adult.
Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic Clinical Insurance Financial Complete Medical Record.
Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees.
Physical Requirements: Frequent standing walking lifting/moving patients and repetitive hand/arm movements. Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards including blood and bodily fluids hazardous medications and latex.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required.
Education: High School diploma preferred.
License: /Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant in state of practice; BLS required; Handle with Care preferred.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
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