Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA

Overview

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) as assigned in an individual’s care plan. Care is generally provided in the home, however, errands, and escort services may also be assigned as designated in an individual's care plan. The CNA may also provide skilled tasks that require special training and competencies that a Homemaker cannot provide. CBH1

Responsibilities: * The Certified Nursing Assistant provides Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) as assigned in an individual’s care plan. Care is generally provided in the home, however, errands, and escort services may also be assigned as designated in an individual's care plan. The CNA may also provide skilled tasks that require special training and competencies that a Homemaker cannot provide.

Responsibilities

+ The Certified Nursing Assistant must be able to demonstrate competence with assigned ADL’s and IADL’s or special tasks and perform these tasks in line with the plan of care. + - Tasks may include, but are not limited to: - * Bathing (assist, bed bath, tub bath, shower, sitz) * Dressing / Undressing * Mouth care * Skin Care ( non-prescription) * Hair Care * Nail Care ( does not include nail care with clients with Diabetes) no trimming/ file only * Mobility (turn and position, transfer, use of lift, assist with ambulation, range of motion) * Medication reminders * Toileting ( bed pan/ urinal, bowel/ bladder regimen training, collect specimens, perineal /catheter care, apply/remove condom catheters, ostomy care * Eating ( meal preparations according to client’s dietary needs or restrictions, including forcing fluids and restrictions. * + Assist, monitor or feed the client, according to level of care + IADLs may include but are not limited to + Cooking + Cleaning + Shopping and/or pharmacy errands + Escort, may acco...