at Visiting Angels in Middletown, Delaware, United States
Job Description
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Understand, perform and adhere to the information and precautions contained in the clients’ Home Plan of Care.
- Assist the client with personal communication skills, as needed.
- Provide companionship and socialization.
- Assist with the client’s meal planning, purchase of food and meal preparation.
- Provide assistance with the client’s laundry and bed linens.
- Assist with transportation needs in accordance with the Plan of Care.
- Prepare and maintain records of client progress and performed services, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
- Report all client and employee incidents/accidents to supervisor immediately.
- Conduct safety precautions including wiping wet floors and spills and removing potential hazards immediately. Report safety hazards such as frayed electrical cords, unsecured handrails, malfunctioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors/alarms, defective equipment and/or environmental hazards to supervisor on the same day of observation.
- Engage in respectful social interaction with client including friendly conversation and empathic support. At the same time, respect client privacy and property.
- Exhibit positive attitude and behavior; demonstrate client respect.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality of all information pertaining to clients, including clients’ families.
- Promptly respond and attend to client requests.
- Communicate effectively with all team members.
- Maintain proper handwashing techniques.
- Understand the importance of seeking assistance, as needed, from your supervisor and/or others; demonstrate capability and dependability in following instructions.
- Understand that regular, consistent attendance is necessary to serve clients.
- Accept and fulfill assignments with the agency; exercise judgment in accepting assignments.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the management team.
