Per Diem RI CNA Aquidneck Island

JOB DESCRIPTION

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA)

Reports to : Nursing Supervisor or Director

Position : Provides basic nursing care to clients within the scope of nursing assistant responsibilities and performs basic nursing procedures under the direction of a licensed nurse.

Qualifications :

• State certification / registration or graduation from a state Approved nursing assistant training program required.
• Knowledge and experience in bedside nursing required.
• Full use of hands, arms, legs (I.e., washing, feeding, and dressing residents, writing notations, operating bed wheel locks, etc.)
• Ability to read thermometers and charts.
• Basic reading and writing skill, ability to speak English
• Ability to push / pull objects and lift / carry up to 20 lbs., unassisted on a frequent basis (occasionally up to 50 lbs. unassisted).
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, move and squat for prolonged periods.
• Willing to work.
• Willing to attend and participate in education programs.
• Ability to interact effectively with clients, their families, and other staff members.

Responsibilities :