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The Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) professionally, compassionately and
appropriately assists the nursing staff with medical tasks like taking
blood, monitoring vitals with medical equipment and reporting changes in
patient behavior and wellbeing. The CNA also performs many basic care
tasks for patients such as grooming, dressing, bathing, eating and
exercising. JOB DUTIES Deliver great patient care with compassionate
support, attention and assistance to patients and families Answer
patient calls and determine how best to help them Obtain a wide range of
information from practitioners, caregivers and nurses about patient
condition, treatment plans and suggested activities including plan of
care Provide physical support for patients with daily activities and
personal hygiene including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using
the toilet, walking, standing or exercising Turning and repositioning
bedridden patients Ensuring patients receive appropriate diet by
reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies and preferences
Measure and record food and liquid intake and any urinary and fecal
output; report changes to medical or nursing staff Examine patients to
detect issues requiring medical care including open wounds, bruise or
blood in urine Monitor patients throughout their treatment Perform
routine checks of patients vital signs including blood pressure, pulse,
temperature and respiration rate as requested or scheduled by staff
Ensure that patients take their medication Liaise with patients families
Ensure compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and
OSHA Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA Privacy
and Security Regulations In some settings: Assure patient chart
completeness, records changes and Medicare reports with 98% accuracy
Order supplies based on department needs Complete reports in a timely
and accurate manner Assist with patient set-up and clean up Assist with
maintaining orderliness of department Prepares necessary documentation
and charting for patients Greet patients and visitors The Certified
Nurse Aide (CNA) assumes other responsibilities as assigned. JOB
REQUIREMENTS Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate
information to make decisions Strong verbal and written communication
skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients,
medical staff and the public Understanding of patient care, medical
terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate
clinical pharmacology for medical assistant scope Knowledgeable in
policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care
Knowledgeable of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient
care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a
safe work environment Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office programs
including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; familiar with electronic
medical health care record systems Ability to maintain quality control
standards Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency
situations Ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, sit; reach with arms,
hands and fingers to handle and feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel,
crouch or crawl; taste and smell as demonstrated by the Occupational
Performance Capacity (OPC) test and/or pre-employment physical
administered by CRMC at offer