CNA

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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

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* Understand and adhere to information and precautions contained in individual client’s Care Plan.

* Assist the client with personal care activities including: bathing, skin care, back rub, hair care, nail care, dressing and undressing, feeding, oral hygiene, shaving, grooming and bedtime care.

* Assist the client to the bathroom or in use of urinal or bedpan. Keep incontinent clients clean and dry.

* Assist the client with client's self-administration of medications.

* Assist the client with personal communication skills, as needed.

* Prepare appropriate documentation of the client care or service(s) furnished.

* Report all client and employee incidents/accidents to supervisor immediately.

* Assist the client with supervising exercise, ambulation and transfer activities. Be aware of proper body mechanics.

* Ensure maintenance of a clean, safe, comfortable and healthy environment for the client.

* Observe safety precautions, including: wiping up wet floors, spills and other falling hazards immediately. Also, report safety hazards, frayed electrical cords, unsecured handrails, malfunctioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors/alarms, defective equipment or environmental hazards to supervisor on the same day of observation.

* Engage in respectful social interaction with client, including friendly conversation and empathic support, as well as, respecting client’s privacy and property.

* Exhibit positive attitude and behavior and demonstrate respect for employees and clients and maintain absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, clients' families and employees.

* Respond and attend to client’s requests promptly.

* Communicate effectively with all members of the team.

* Maintain proper hand washing techniques.

* Participate in required in-service training programs to meet regulatory requirements.

* Understand the importa...