Job Summary:

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) assists licensed nursing personnel in the provision of nursing care. They will complete their tasks/duties under the supervision and direction of an assigned Registered Nurse (RN) and/or the Charge RN. CNA works with and supports the nursing team in providing services, which meets the patients and unit needs. All tasks will be carried out according to patient and family needs in relation to age-specific and age-appropriate levels of care.

Essential Responsibilities:



+ Under the supervision of a licensed nurse the CNA can provide care and assist patients with the following tasks:



+ PATIENT CARE TASKS


+ Safety Needs - Use of:



+ Hourly Rounds


+ Participate in Unit fall prevention program


+ Participate in workplace Safety program


+ Patient mobility safety alarms


+ Lifting Equipment