What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position at St. John's Community Services?
Job Details
Job Location
Coventry - Alexandria, VA
Salary Range
18.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Description
Job Summary : Provides support to individuals with disabilities in developing and / or maintaining skills that will enhance the quality of their lives in the community; assists with personal care, household tasks and daily routines; performs other job related duties as assigned.
Essential Functions :
- Observe and respond to individuals physical, social, behavioral and personal needs;
- Provide adequate supervision to individuals to facilitate their health and safety;
- Will :
- Administer medication to consumers; ensure that administration is timely and in the right dosage;
- Transport consumers to and from appointments, employment and / or community sites;
- Assist consumers prepare for their appointments;
- Assist with the planning and implementation of daily activities;
- Prepare meals or assist with the preparation of meals;
- Assist with the daily household chores, to include but not limited to laundry, meal preparation and cleaning up;
- Attend and participate in all relevant agency events, workshops, training and meetings; and
- Document consumer responses to programming and maintains health records, including daily shift notes / summaries.
- Routinely screen for blood pressure, weight, and other specific concerns as noted by individual's plan of care
- Work with program's Registered Nurse for health deficit identification
- Administer special protocols related to feeding and special diet protocols
- Assist individuals prepare for their appointments, community activities, employment, etc.;
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Secondary Functions :
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Qualifications
Education and Experience :
Physical and Environmental Conditions :
Work may require lifting heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
Work environment involves risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions e.g. safely operating a motor vehicle, exposure to aggressive human behavior.
Salary : $18 - $20