What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA Private Duty: Evening/Weekends position at Douglas County Visiting Nurses?
The CNA is responsible for providing personal care and other services outlined in the Plan of Care to patients/clients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort. Care is provided in accordance with the policies of the agency and the nursing plan of care for the patient/client and the manager.
- Skillfully assist patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming as outlined on the plan of care necessary to prevent or postpone hospitalization.
- Helps family members care for the patient by demonstrating appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient.
- Assist families to maintain their normal and usual activities of life.
- Assist in re-establishing activities of daily living encouraging as much independence as possible.
- Observe for incidental needs of the patient/client.
- Exercise initiative and judgment in performance of duties.
- Maintain charting and records as required by the agency and federal and state regulations, assuring that charting follows the plan of care established by the case manager.
- See referred patients as directed by the Case Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduation from high school or completion of GED preferred, but not required.
- Certified Nurses Aide in good standing - required for Help at Home program.
EXPERIENCE
- Basic level knowledge of EMR (electronic medical records) and email functions.
Visiting Nurses requires a criminal background check and motor vehicle (MVR) check for all employees once a conditional offer of employment has been extended by the hiring manager.