CNA/Skilled-FT-Day

Overview

Job Summary: Provide each of assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by supervisors.        

1. Education:  Minimum education of High School Diploma or GED is required.

2. Experience:  none

3. Certification/License/Registration:  Must have current Nursing Assistant Certification in accordance with Georgia State regulations if working in the licensed skilled unit, and CPR/first aide is required upon hire or must obtain certification within 60 days of hire.  If working in the personal care unit, the CNA License is not required by state regulations.

1.  Physical Demands:      Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity.  Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio.  Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics.  Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 60-80 pounds, specific to the job class evaluation.  Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly. Must be able to lift 25-60 lbs. and carry 25-50 pounds specific to job class evaluation.  Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres and noxious odors. Must be able to work in noisy environments and be self directed to complete jobs as ordered. Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations. Must be able to assess and respond to multiple situations simultaneously. Must be able to assist co-workers in multiple overlapping tasks simultaneously.  Must be able to prioritize job tasks and organize work space to be efficient and conducive to completing work tasks as assigned in a timely manner.  If job class is identified as falling under POPE C, the individual must pass the cardiac recovery test.