CNA - Certified Nurse Aide

About Us :

At Interim Healthcare, we believe Hospice & Home Health care is more than a serviceits

a calling. Every day, our team brings comfort, dignity, and peace of mind to patients and

families facing lifes most delicate moments. With compassion at our core, we create a

workplace where kindness leads, voices are heard, and every role carries purpose. If youre

looking to make a difference in the lives of others while being part of a team that feels like

family, wed love to welcome you.

Job Summary :

The CNA will provide essential care and support to patients,

ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. This role involves assisting

with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and working closely with

the nursing staff to deliver high-quality patient care.

Essential Functions :

Patient

Care : Assist

patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing,

dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.

Provide

mobility assistance, including help with walking, transferring, and

positioning.

Ensure

patient comfort by adjusting beds, turning patients, and providing

adequate hydration and nourishment.

Medical

Assistance : Measure

and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure)

and report any changes to the nursing staff.

Assist

with basic medical procedures under the supervision of licensed nursing

staff.

Collect

specimens for lab tests as directed.

Observation

and Reporting : Monitor

and document patient condition and care provided in medical records.

Report

any changes in patient status or behavior to the nursing staff promptly.

Communicate

effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Environmental

Maintenance : Maintain

a clean, safe, and organized patient environment.

Assist

with the cleaning and sterilization of equipment and supplies.

Ensure

patient rooms are stocked with necessary supplies and linens.

Team

Collaboration : Work

collaboratively with the nursing team to develop and implement patient

care plans.

Participate

in training and continuing education programs to stay current with best

practices in patient care.

Support

and assist fellow CNAs and healthcare staff as needed.

Additional Responsibilities :

Performs

other duties as assigned or requested.

Conforms

to all applicable Agency policies and procedures.

Participates

actively in continuing education and in-services.

Maintains

confidentiality of patient information and business trade practices

Assumes

accountability for reporting incidents and complaints according to Agency

policy.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Organizational

skills

Able

to read and interpret instructions\

Able

to communicate with all levels of clinical and non-clinical individuals

Time

management

Cooperative

attitude

Advanced

written and verbal interpersonal communication

Basic

math skills related to patient care.

Age-Related Competencies :

Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to

identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.

Information Management :

Treats all information and data within the scope of the

position with appropriate confidentiality and security.

Risk Management : Cooperates

fully in all risk management activities and investigations.

Keeps

abreast of changes in health care law.

Maintains

Agency / program compliance with local, state, and federal laws as well as

state accreditation standards.

Minimum Position Qualifications :

• Education :

Must

be 18 years of age

High

school diploma or equivalent

Completion

of Nursing Assistant course and certification as required by the state in

which employed.

One

(1) year experience in a comparable job classification

License

/ Certification : Drivers

license and proof of current auto liability insurance; no listing in the

OIG Excluded Provider listing

Has

successfully completed one of the following :

Training

program / competency eval as specified in 418.76 (b) (c) of the Medicare

regulations.

Competency eval program

that meets 418.76 (c)

Nurse Aide

training / competency eval program approved by the state and listed in

good

Standing on the state

nurse aide registry :

State Licensure program

that meets requirements of 418.76

Environmental Conditions :

Works under a variety of conditions in facilities and

offices; ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally; some

exposure to unpleasant weather. Moderate noise level; tasks may involve

exposure to bloodborne pathogens; moderate stress and emotional demands.

Physical Requirements : Sitting is required.

Requires ability to always handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous

manner. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and

agency needs. Ability to travel.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.