Description
Position Summary
On behalf of CNS Cares (“CNS” or “Company”), this position is responsible for assisting the assigned client(s) with Daily Living Activities including but not limited to: Ambulation, exercise, personal care, homemaker services, dietary needs and other daily life activities. In addition, this position will report changes in client’s condition and needs and complete appropriate records.
Essential Functions
Employee must have regular attendance/punctuality, be able to work with others at all levels of the Company, have exceptional customer service, and be completely honest. Other assigned duties include:
- Demonstrates competence and skills as a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
- Reports changes in the client’s ability and compliance with the Plan of Care for the improvement of client care.
- Assists client to do as many Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) for themselves as possible, while giving the assistance to the client that is on the Plan of Care. ADL’s may include but are not limited to the following: Bed mobility, bathing, oral care, hair care, nail care, skin care, transfers, toileting, peri-care, assists client with medication reminders, prepares light meals, etc.
- Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
- Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics to the performance of specific techniques of personal and supportive care such as ambulation, transfer, positioning of clients, assisting with the normal range of motion, and doing household chores.
- Prepares and provides medically prescribed nutrition and fluid intake.
- Understands the basic elements of body functioning and reports changes in client’s body functioning as indicated.
- Performs environmental services as assigned.
- Follows specific written instructions for personal care prepared by a supervisor in accordance with the Service Plan.
- Assists client with prescribed exercise as instructed per supervisor.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education/Training
High School graduate or equivalent.
Current certification as a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
Related Competencies
Language Skills: Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business practices, policies and procedures, professional journals, technical guidelines, and governmental regulations. Must be able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. Must be able to provide guidance and direction accurately and clearly to Company staff and employees.
Decision Making: Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; possess ability to analyze data from different sources to draw conclusions; utilize effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Licensure/Certification
- Valid Driver’s License
- CPR/First Aide Certification
Clearances
The following background checks are conducted:
- Criminal background
- Drug Screening
- Driving Record
- OIG Exclusion List
- Sex Offender Registry
Approval Signatures
Administrator:
Date:
Human Resources:
Date:
Acknowledgement Signature
Team Member ID
Team Member Signature
Date:
Printed Name
Essential Job Specific Functions
EXPOSURE CATEGORY: [ 1 ]
1) - Job tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue.
2) - Job tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue, but employment may require unplanned category 1 exposure.
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis. Check either Continually, Frequently, Occasionally, Rarely/Never for each requirement listed below:
Requirement
Continually
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely/Never
Requirement
Continually
Frequently
Occasionally
Rarely/Never
General Requirements (needs the ability to at least…)
Required Lifting (needs the ability to lift at least…)
Bend/Stoop
X
Up to 10 lbs
X
Climb Ladders
X
11 to 24 lbs
X
Climb Stairs
X
25 to 34 lbs
X
Crouch
X
35 to 50 lbs
X
Drive a company vehicle (CDL not required)
X
Over 50 lbs
X
Drive a company vehicle (CDL required)
X
Kneel
X
Required Pushing/Pulling (needs the ability to lift at least…)
Maintain Balance
X
Up to 10 lbs
X
Maintain personal hygiene and appearance
X
11 to 24 lbs
X
Reach
X
25 to 34 lbs
X
Sit
X
35 to 50 lbs
X
Stand
X
Over 50 lbs
X
Twist
X
Walk
X
Hand Manipulation (needs the ability to…)
Work extended time without a break
X
Grasp
X
Fine manipulation
X
Sensory Requirements (needs the ability to at least…)
Use keyboards &/or mouse
X
Hear - Normal Speech
X
Hear - Overhead Pages
X
Other
Hear – Telephone Use
X
Animal Handling
X
Vision – Color
X
Has the ability to accept flexible schedule to meet unit needs.
X
Vision – Depth Perception
X
Has the ability to accept call schedule to meet unit needs.
X
Vision – Far
X
Vision – Fine Details
X
Environmental Exposure (Job Involves Exposure to …)
Vision – Near
X
Blood/Body Fluids Exposure
X
Chemical Agents
X
Mental & Emotional Requirements (needs the ability to at least…)
Chemotherapeutic Agent(s)
X
Adapt to shift work
X
Confined spaces (see definitions)
X
Cope with anger/fear/hostility of others in a calm way
X
Dust, Fumes, Gases
X
Cope with a high level of stress
X
Extremes in Temperature or Humidity (see definitions)
X
Demonstrate a high degree of patience
X
Hazardous or Moving Equipment
X
Handle a high degree of flexibility
X
Infectious Disease Exposure
X
Handle multiple priorities in a stressful situation
X
Laser Exposure
X
Make decision under high pressure
X
Loud Noises (see definitions)
X
Manage altercations
X
Radiation (Diagnostic/Therapeutic) Exposure
X
Work Alone
X
Unprotected Heights
X
Work in areas that are close and crowded
X
Vibration
X
Verbal Communication
X
Definitions
- Extremes in temperature (90degrees F)/humidity (80%RH)
- Loud noise: 85dBA, this can be judged when a person is within 3' from another person and has to raise their voice to be heard.
- Confined space: A space that is large enough to get in and out of, with limited means of access/egress and is not designed for human occupancy. Examples include air handler units, elevator pits, cooling towers, lift stations and underground vaults.
Requirements
- Must have STNA license to practice in Ohio
- CPR Certification
Interested?
Apply on our website now! cnscares.com/careers/
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