Requisition #:211892 Location: Altoona, PA 16601
Category: CNA
Salary: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Position Details
Starting rate: $14 an hour
Essential Job Functions: • Perform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such as: • Basic first aid • Taking weight and vital signs • Ambulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical equipment and devices • Prepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needs
• Help patient maintain good personal hygiene, such as: • Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eating • Observe and report significant changes in patient's condition to the (RN) Nursing Supervisor
Requirements
• High school graduate or GED • Current, unrestricted certification or proof of training as required by the state • Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with aide care and policies and procedures • Valid Driver's License
Physical Requirements
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds • Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting • Must be able to sit and climb stairs • Must have strong sense of smell and touch • Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
Environment
• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions • Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases
Other Duties
• Please note 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
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California
Apply