What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nurse Aide Home Health position at Bradley County Medical Center?
Bradley County Medical Center
Job Description
Position Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Department: Home Health Reports To: Home Health Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Summary
The Skilled Aide will assist with activities of daily living and selected delegated skilled tasks to patients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Therapist. Care is delivered in accordance with the patient’s individualized Plan of Care to promote safety, comfort, and independence.
Qualifications
- Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of Arkansas
- Listed in good standing on the Nurse Aide Registry (no disqualifying findings)
- Successful completion of a state-approved home health aide training program (if applicable)
- Current BLS/CPR certification preferred
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance
- Ability to pass background check and abuse registry screening
- Demonstrates competency in required skills
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Activities of Daily Living
- Assist with bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, and dressing
- Provide toileting assistance and incontinence care
- Assist with ambulation, transfers, and positioning
- Provide range of motion exercises as instructed
Skilled/Delegated Tasks
- Measure and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure)
- Assist with simple wound care (non-sterile dressing changes) as delegated
- Assist with medication reminders (no administration unless permitted)
- Observe and report changes in condition to supervising nurse
Patient Support
- Assist with meal preparation and feeding (if needed)
- Provide light housekeeping related to patient care
- Promote patient safety and infection control practices
Documentation & Communication
- Accurately document care provided in accordance with agency policy
- Report changes in patient condition immediately
- Communicate effectively with nursing staff and interdisciplinary team
- Participate in case conferences as requested
Supervision
- Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Therapist
- Receives written instructions via Plan of Care
- Supervisory visits conducted every 14 days by RN
Work Environment
- Provides care in patient homes
- May encounter variable home conditions
- Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 50 lbs)
Skills & Competencies
- Compassionate and patient-centered care
- Strong observation and reporting skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Knowledge of basic infection control practices
Compliance
- Adheres to Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs)
- Follows all agency policies, HIPAA regulations, and safety guidelines
- 12 hours of inservice yearly