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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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:

+ Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Ability to gain working knowledge of St. John’s Community Services policies and procedures;

+ Ability to act as a representative of St. John’s Community Services to the public;

+ Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with other staff members and individuals from diverse backgrounds;

+ Ability to pass a criminal background check;

+ Knowledge of acceptable food preparation and safety practices and procedures; and

+ Skilled in the operation of relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and office machines.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

+ High school diploma or G.E.D.

+ CNA, GNA, PCT, HHA license is required by Virginia

+ Two or more years related experience working with persons with disabilities preferred; experience in community-based programs a plus;

+ Must meet current SJCS and funding jurisdiction requirements for criminal background/records check.

+ Must meet current funding jurisdiction requirements for valid health certificate.

+ Valid state-issued driver’s license with current driving record in good standing required.

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.