POSITION SUMMARY: In accordance with Agency policies and procedures provides personal care services under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Therapist. The Certified Nursing Assistant is assigned to specific clients by the Registered Nurse or other appropriate professional and performs services for clients as necessary to maintain their personal comfort.

EXPECTED RESULTS: The efforts of this position should result in: 98% of those served indicating that 1. Certified Nursing Assistant arrived on time (punctual), 2. The Certified Nursing Assistant performed all tasks assigned in the consumer care plan and, 3. Consumers are satisfied with the services provided by the Certified Nursing Assistant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 1. Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under the direction and supervision of the therapist.

a. Range of motion exercises

b. Assistance in ambulation or exercises

2. Performs personal care activities, including but not limited to:

a. Bathing

b. Shampooing

c. Skin care/nail care

d. Oral hygiene

e. Shaving

f. Dressing

3. Performs household services essential to health care at home, including but not limited to:

a. Meal preparation/feeding

b. Laundry

c. Light housekeeping

4. Medication reminders for medications that are ordinarily self-administered under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (per state nurse practice laws and Agency policy).

5. Reports any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the Registered Nurse or Therapist. Follows reporting guidelines in the Care Plan.

6. Documents care provided and completes the forms required for the client's records. Completes the appropriate records to document care given and pertinent observations. Submits documentation per agency requirements—at least weekly.

7. Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following Agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor/Case Manager.

8. Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment. Does not use equipment until orientation about its operation has been provided. Notifies supervisor of educational needs.

9. Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as requested.

10. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

11. Attends in-service programs to meet compliance requirements. Identifies learning needs to Agency supervisor.

12. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIREMENTS and DEMANDS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to the extent possible that enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbents must be eighteen years of age, or older. Incumbent must provide proof of a negative TB test result on an annual basis as a condition of employment. Incumbent must successfully complete required quarterly training programs. Incumbents must follow a written Consumer Care Plan that identifies specific service needs of the consumer as determined by the consumer's assessment. Incumbent must have the ability to work alone with minimal supervision. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma, its equivalent, or 6 months of documented, supervised Certified Nursing Assistant experience or equivalent. Incumbent must be able to successfully complete a formal Certified Nursing Assistant certification training program and/or a written skills test and competency evaluation.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to effectively comprehend and follow oral directions and instructions. Ability to read, comprehend and comply with written policies, procedures, and instructions. Ability to effectively communicate verbally with co-workers, supervisors, other providers, and assigned consumers.

 MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.

 REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the essential functions of this of this job the employee is required to: 1. regularly talk and hear to communicate, 2. regularly use fingers, hands, and arms to manipulate and move objects, 3. regularly stand, walk, climb, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, and bend to function in consumer and community environments, 4. regularly use near and distance vision and, 5. lift adults of varying adult weights.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION REQUIREMENTS: Ability to operate vacuum cleaner, residential oven, handheld calculator, blood pressure cuff, and washing machine and dryer.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to travel independently:

 1. frequently throughout the League's service region and,

 2. occasionally in an interstate region.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and extreme outside weather conditions while traveling to consumer homes, medical appointments, and conducting essential errands. Noise levels while traveling, are usually moderate. Noise levels in the consumer work environment are usually low. Environmental conditions in consumer homes vary from work site to work site and may include conditions such as second-hand smoke, pet dander, and germs, viruses, and bacteria. 

 
WORK SCHEDULE DEMANDS: Must be able to work flexible hours on weekdays. Must be available evening and weekends as work assignment demands require.

The League for the Blind and Disabled, Inc. is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer, and is committed to making reasonable accommodations needed by qualified individuals with disabling conditions that enable them to perform the essential functions of the position. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for ALL employees.