CNA NIGHTS Thursday Friday and Saturday

Job Summary

This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute

to the overall patient plan of care. This position is responsible for on-going patient data

collection and documentation in the medical record

Essential functions:

• Under the supervision of the nursing staff accepts responsibility for the care of clients as assigned on the shift worked
• Performs direct patient care including, but not limited to: assisting clients with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, feeding, changing, vital signs, age appropriate play
• Responsible for making the client's formula, as instructed by the nurse on duty
• Performs basic living activities; repositioning of clients, transferring patient as directed by nurse, and utilizes proper body mechanics when performing patient transfers
• Participates in client related activities; such as performing therapies issued by the healthcare team which includes; massaging client, range of motion exercises, proper orthotic placement
• Demonstrates safe usage of assistive medical devices such as Hoyer lifts, walkers, crutches, splints, etc.
• Carries out duties as assigned to maintain a clean and sanitary environment; stocking supplies, household cleaning duties as assigned
• Abides by all Health Care Alternatives policies and procedures
• Responsible for knowing and following policy relating to absences, tardiness and work breaks
• Must perform duties following safety standards required for this position including but not limited to use of PPE's
• Must attend all training sessions required by the company
• Appearance should be professional and complies with agency dress code
• Maintain a cooperative manner towards client/family and all members of the healthcare team
• Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant certification in good standing with the Arizona State Board of Nursing, is preferred but not required
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience
• Does not require experience, however, previous experience in a similar setting, nursing home or in a special education classroom will be an advantage
• Current CPR
• First Aid Card required unless applicant is a nursing student
• Class 1 fingerprint clearance card
• Additional qualifications/certifications needed within 3 months of employment (Article 9, Prevention and Support, Trach/Vent class/training)

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must abide by company policies and procedures
• Must be able to maintain a class 1 fingerprint clearance card.
• Must be capable of performing a 50-pound weight lifting test performed as part of the required physical exam

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