Personal Care Aide / Certified Nursing Assistant
Help clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, meals and medication reminders, and report changes to the nurse the same day.
Qualifications and duties
- One of: a nurse aide (CNA) training and competency program; a recognized nurse aide exam; a recognized health care or personal care credential; or completion of, or progress in, our 40-hour training program
- Competency confirmed by a registered nurse before each task is assigned
- Able to read, write and follow instructions; CPR and first aid training
- Assist with transfers, positioning and walking using the equipment in the care plan; take vital signs when trained
- Document every visit and clock in and out accurately
- Physical: stand, bend and kneel for most of a shift; lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds with proper body mechanics
Does not give medication, injections or wound care, or perform any nursing service.