CNA (Healthcare)

Why work for the LifeSpring Home Care and Affiliates?
We provide our employees with an atmosphere that will encourage them to develop their talentsto their highest potential while being caregivers to those in need of home health, hospice, or personal services. Join our Team to provide inspired care by offering a loving professional team approach to rendering care, allowing a patient to comfortably remain where they live for as long as services arerequired.

GENERAL SUMMARY:
A certified nursing assistant's primary responsibility is to assist patients with their daily activities. While some CNAs may have additional responsibilities such as administering medication the core functions of a CNA on the job include: Bathing and dressing patients. Taking vital signs.

Responsibilities and Duties:
· Bathing and dressing patients
· Taking vital signs
· Collecting information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
· Answering patient calls
· Examining patients for bruises and other injuries/wounds
· Turning or repositioning bedridden patients
· Lifting patients into beds, wheelchairs, or tables
· Cleaning and sanitizing patient areas
· Provide and empty bedpans
· Changing sheets and restocking rooms with necessary supplies
· Bathing and dressing patients

Experience Requirements:
· Certified by the state as a Nurse Aide.
· Successful completion of a nurse aide course that meets federal/state requirements.
· Successful completion of the written competency exam and the skills demonstration evaluation required for home health aide certification by the agency.
· Takes oral and written instruction well.
· Works in a team responsibly and independently without direct supervision.
· Records observations and activities as well as good communication skills.

EDUCATION:
· High School Degree or GED
· Current and valid Nursing Aide certification