JOB DESCRIPTION

The Certified Nursing Assistant is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patients’ needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Responsibilities of the Certified Nursing Assistant include, but are not limited to, the following :
• Bathing (sponge bath, shower, tub, shampoo)
• Back rubs
• Grooming (nail filing, hair care, oral hygiene)
• Changing bed linen
• Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
• Skin care to prevent breakdown
• Assisting the patient with toileting activities
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals
• Assists in feeding the patient, if necessary
• Takes and records oral and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed / demonstrated skills competency)
• Assists with mobility, positioning, transfers, and using transfer / mobility devices as applicable, according to the plan if care
• Assists with active and passive range of motion exercises and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed / demonstrated skills competency
• Assists patient in the self-administration of medication
• Does patient’s laundry, as appropriate
• Meets safety needs of patients, including proper use of equipment (foot stools, side rails, , maintains compliance with Maxim Falls Prevention program, Infection Control program, and patient-specific Emergency Management plan as applicable
• Reports patient’s condition and significant changes to the supervising Registered Nurse
• Adherence to Maxim’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements :

• Successful completion of a nursing assistant / home health aide or competency training and evaluation program as applicable, per State / Federal regulations
• Successful completion of Maxim’s Clinical Competency Program for home health aides, including successful completion of examinations with score of 80% or higher, and demonstration of all required skills per State / Federal regulations
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
• Meets Maxim and applicable State Background Investigation requirements
• Possession of current CPR certification and First Aid training / certification as applicable, per State regulations
• Participation in Tuberculosis screening / testing requirements per Maxim policy and as applicable, per State regulation
• Successful completion of Maxim’s orientations / trainings, in-service program, and Maxim training examinations, with a score of 80% or greater

Benefits At Maxim Healthcare Services, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits :

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

Last updated : 2024-03-31