JOB SUMMARY: Assists the nurse in planning/implementing basic care as delegated. Demonstrates knowledge/skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and culture of the residents/patients served, and ability to provide care according to departmental policies and procedures. Provides care over an extended time, in various settings, spanning the illness to wellness continuum. Observing patients at risk for harm to self or others (i.e., suicide or fall risk). Performs other related duties as deemed competent.

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Education: Graduate of an approved CNA training program

　　Experience: Preferably some Long-term care, med-surg, or related

　　License/Registration: CNA I-current listing as CNA I with Division of Facility Services with no substantial findings. CNA II- above and current listing as CNAII with Board of Nursing with no substantial findings; Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) is required Other: Ability to work with others; CNAI must attend Monitoring Blood Glucose Training within 6 months of employment. Behavioral Health; Emergency Department; and Float Pool are required to have CPI annually.

　　TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires frequently: pushing 40 lbs; pulling 80 lbs; standing; walking; repetitive trunk rotation-standing; manual dexterity; both handedness (both hands must be used) near vision; far vision; hearing (requires hearing whispered voice); Occasionally: lifting 35 lbs from floor to waist and waist to eye level; one handed carrying 15lbs; work kneeling; work squatting/crouching; visual color discrimination; and visual depth perception.