Position Responsibilities Summary:

The Nursing Assistant is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs. The nursing assistant is responsible for observing clients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.

The Nursing Assistant will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a client’s care.

Directly Supervises: Indirectly Supervises:

None None

Key Leadership, Management, and Accountabilities (LMA):

Provide client care as directed by the Director of Nursing or Registered Nurse Supervisor.

Values-based Competencies:

The Certified Nursing Assistant must consistently demonstrate and foster the following core values behaviors during all interactions with shareholders, clients, employees, vendors, and other business partners. Core values are the key behaviors that determine our decision-making. BrightStar® Values: Required behaviors:

Be open and positive Approachable as a leader Promotes a fun environment Kind and genuine with others Manages pressure and stress in a positive way

Serve with passion Provide help first Be confident, yet stay humble Serve for the greater good Make a real difference

Do the right thing Honest Ethical Tell the truth

Do what you say Deliver results on time Finish what you start Be accountable to yourself and others Take responsibility

Each BrightStar agency and business is independently owned and operated.

Make it great Continuous improvement Exceed expectations Bring out the best in others Detail oriented

Core Competencies:

The Certified Nursing Assistant must demonstrate and execute the following position-specific competencies to ensure effective, profitable, and client-centered branch operations.

Position-specific competencies: Required behaviors:

GWC “G” – Must demonstrate and have a “get-it” mentality; clearly understands his/her key accountabilities; confident as a subject matter expert in his/her job. “W” – Demonstrates a “want-it” attitude; accepts challenges; asks, “what can I do to help?” demonstrates a high-level of drive and energy for his/her job and success of others. “C” – Demonstrates the capacity to perform desired job expectations; ability to grow and “stretch” in position as the

needs of the business changes and evolves.

LMA “L” – Effectively leads through example his/her area of responsibility. “M” – Manages processes, procedures, and standards to achieve desired results. “A” – Holds himself/herself and others accountable for getting the job done and maximizing value to company, clients, and one another.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of the nursing assistant include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Provide client care as directed by the Director of Nursing or registered nurse supervisor.

2. Provide personal care:

a. Bathing

b. Grooming, including oral care

c. Assist the client with dressing and undressing

Each BrightStar agency and business is independently owned and operated.

d. Assist the client with toileting activities

e. Assist in feeding the client, if necessary, including feeding clients who are unable to feed themselves.

f. Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure)

g. Measure and record height and weight, if necessary.

h. Support good skin care to prevent skin breakdown (i.e. turn and reposition client, actively encourage movement)

i. Assist client with active and passive range of motions as defined by the plan of care

j. Provide client with help walking and transferring

k. Observe client’s physical, mental and emotional conditions

a. Report any change to the Director of Nursing or nursing supervisor

b. Document observed changes

l. Measure and document intake and output, if necessary

m. Assist client in the self-administration of medication (medication reminder)

n. Perform light housekeeping

o. Perform meal preparation and clean up

p. Change bed linens and make up the client’s bed

q. Maintain an orderly client environment.

r. Follow principles of infection control and Universal Precautions.

s. Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.

t. Provide transport to doctor appointments, outside activities and shopping.

u. Participates in client teaching according to the client’s plan of care.

Each BrightStar agency and business is independently owned and operated.

7. Assist in providing a safe environment and promote quality client care through adherence to established policies, procedures and standards.

8. Ensure client’s rights are adhered to. These include but are not limited to:

a. the right to privacy and dignity while care is being provided

b. the right to accept or refuse care

c. the right to confidentiality of their information

9. Respond rapidly and appropriately in an emergency situation 10. Use equipment properly and in a safe manner.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma

2. Successful completion of a nursing assistant program

3. Certification as a CNA

4. Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience (unless participating in approved Mentor Program).

5. Certified in CPR

6. Current physical or T.B./PPD test, if applicable

7. Licensed driver with reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with the organization’s requirements.

8. Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision

9. Empathy for the needs of the client

10. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English and communicate effectively

11. Treats clients, staff and the public with courtesy, respect and presents a positive public image.

12. Works as a team member.

13. Ensures confidentiality and security of the client’s medical information.

Job Limitations:

The Nursing Assistant will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the State’s Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the nursing assistant will not administer medications, take physician’s orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a licensed nurse.

Environment, Personal Protective Equipment or Physical Demands

Working Conditions:

Contact with clients under a wide variety of circumstances. Care provided in client’s living environment with

Each BrightStar agency and business is independently owned and operated.

varying situations or in an institution such as a hospital. May be required to respond in an emergency situation. Travel required. Position includes tasks that have the potential for exposure to blood and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) such as body fluids/tissues.

Personal Protective Equip:

May include gloves, mask, eye protection, and disposable outer covering.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Travel Requirements: Limited travel as needed for various staff and client care service needs. Up to 10% or as directed based on the needs of the business and attending job required training and conferences.

Acknowledgment of Receipt:

By signing below, I acknowledge receipt of the Certified Nursing Assistant Job Description and understand my core responsibilities. I also understand this job description does not represent all job requirements and performance expectations of the job. I understand that my employer reserves the right to modify the description in the future with or without notice. I understand this job description is not a contract of employment between my employer and me.

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