Job Information
ADDUS Home Care - South Baldwin Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Mobile, Alabama
POSITION SUMMARY: This position will provide basic care to clients, as well as assist them in daily activities/tasks outlined in a written care plan that is established by the Administrator or CSS and is kept in the client's home. *ESSENTIAL DUTIES:*
Record pertinent information pertaining to the
client's care.
Remind clients to take medication at the appropriate tim
e.
Plan and prepare meals according to specific dietary req
uirements of the
clien
t, and if necessary, feeding the client.
Assist the client with therapy exercises under the direction of a Registered Therapist.
Assist or perform personal care including h
air care,
oral hygiene, bathing, groomin
g,
and dressing.
Assist with ambulation
with or
without mechanical aids.
Assist with routine bo
dily functions such as assisting clients with toileting.
Maint
ain a safe, clean and healthy environment through light housekeeping including chan
ging bed linens, dusting and vacuu
ming, clea
ning kitchen and bathroom, pro
vi
ding and empt
ying bed pans and laundry.
Provide companionship and stimulation for the client inclu
ding reading, walks, et
c.; and accompanying the client to doctors
or other appointments.
Turn or reposition pa
tients who are bedridden.
Examine patient for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/wound
s.
Take
client's
vital signs and recording input and outpu
t.
Observe and report change
s in
client's condi
tion to the Agency Director or Service Coordinator.
Accurately prepare daily records and submitting them to the office by date due.
Participates i
n i
n-service educa
tion programs.
Maint
ain a high degree of confiden
tiality at all times due to access to sensitive informatio
n.
Maintain regular, pre
dictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the agency.
Follow all Me
dicare, Me
dicaid, and HIPAA regul
ations and requirements.
Abide by all regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
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