Certified Nursing Assistant

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Qualicare Home Care is looking to make your nursing career, hiring both new and experienced CNA in Bay Area! We are looking to build your career, by applying you will be trained at the most advanced home care agency in the industry which is leading the way with our care benefits and training. We will give you freedom by letting you create your own schedule with options including of full-time, part-time, daytime, evening, and even weekend shifts. You control your time with full options. Just complete the quick application and we will get back to you within 24 hours or less. We are open to all schedules that work for your lifestyle. Ask about our long-term career opportunities, benefits, paid time off, training options, health plans during your interview. We are looking for the best but we provide the best as well with one of the most competitive paying home care agency in the Bay Area. Come join the Qualicare family and let us help build your future in healthcare.
The Certified Nursing Assistant is a member of the Qualicare team and works under the supervision of the Care Manager/Director of Nursing or a registered nurse and performs personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs. The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for observing clients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.
The Certified Nursing Assistant will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a client’s care.
JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities of the Certified Nursing Assistant include, but are not limited to the following:
Provide client care as directed by the Care Manager or registered nurse supervisor.
Provide personal care:
Bathing
Grooming, including oral care
Assist the client with dressing and undressing
Assist the client with toileting activities
Assist in feeding the client, if necessary
Feed clients who are unable to feed themselves
Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure)
Measure and record height and weight, if necessary.
Support good skin care to prevent skin breakdown (i.e. turn and reposition client, actively encourage movement)
Assist client with active and passive range of motions as defined by the plan of care
Provide client with help walking and transferring
Observe client’s physical, mental and emotional conditions
Report any change to the Care Manager or nursing supervisor
Document observed changes
Measure and document intake and output, if necessary
Assist client in the self-administration of medication (medication reminder)
Perform light housekeeping
Perform meal preparation and clean up
Change bed linens and make up the client’s bed
Maintain an orderly client environment.
Follow principles of infection control and Universal Precautions.
Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
Provide transport to doctor appointments, outside activities and shopping.
Participates in client teaching according to the client’s plan of care.
Assist in providing a safe environment and promote quality patient care through adherence to established policies, procedures and standards.
Ensure client’s rights are adhered to. These include but are not limited to:
the right to privacy and dignity while care is being provided
the right to accept or refuse care
the right to confidentiality of their information
Respond rapidly and appropriately in an emergency situation
Use equipment properly and in a safe manner.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED
Successful completion of a certified nursing assistant program
Certification as a CNA
Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience required.
Certified in CPR
Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with the organizations requirements.
Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
Empathy for the needs of the client
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to express spoken and/or written ideas in English
Treats clients, staff and the public with courtesy, respect and presents appositive public image.
Works as a team member
Ensures confidentiality and security of the client’s medical information.
JOB LIMITATIONS:
The Certified Nursing Assistant will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the State’s Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the Certified Nursing Assistant will not administer medications, take physician’s orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a licensed nurse.
ENVIRONMENT, PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT OR PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Working Conditions:
Contact with clients under a wide variety of circumstances. Care provided in client’s living environment with varying situations or in an institution such as a hospital. May be required to respond in an emergency situation. Travel required. Position includes tasks that have the potential for exposure to blood and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) such as body fluids/tissues.
Personal Protective Equipment:
May include gloves, mask, eye protection, and disposable outer covering.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to stand walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

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