Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: CARE DESIGNER

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

The Home Care Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant is a member of the Nurse Next Door team and works under the supervision of the Care Designer or a nurse and performs personal care services contained in a care plan written by a licensed health professional, employed or contracted by the agency.  The Home Care Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for observing clients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.  

The Home Care Aide/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, are to, but are not limited to the following:

1. Provide client care as directed by the Care Designer or Nurse.

2. Provide personal care (including but not imited to...):

   1. Bathing

   2. Grooming, including oral care

   3. Assist the client with dressing and undressing 

   4. Assist the client with toileting activities, including the use of the bedpan and urinal

3. Follow principles of infection control and Universal Precautions.

4. Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities. 

5. Provide transport to doctor appointments, outside activities and shopping.

6. Participates in client teaching according to the client’s plan of care. 

7. Assist in providing a safe environment and promote quality client care through adherence to established policies, procedures and standards. 

8. Ensure client’s rights are adhered to.  These include but are not limited to:

   1. the right to privacy and dignity while care is being provided 

   2. the right to accept or refuse care

   3. the right to confidentiality of their information

9. Respond rapidly and appropriately in an emergency situation

10. Use equipment properly and in a safe manner.

11. Perform other tasks as determined and instructed by the licensed professional and as permissible under Virginia law.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED

• Registered on the Virginia State Health Care Aide Registry

• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience preferable

• Certified in CPR

• Criminal background check clearance by the Virginia State Police

• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray 

• Empathy for the needs of the client

• Ability to express spoken and/or written ideas in English

• Treats clients, staff and the public with courtesy, respect and presents a positive public image. 

• Ensures confidentiality and security of the client’s medical information.