JOB SUMMARY The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The home health aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient’s care, and only after successful completion of a competency evaluation program. CNA, is also a part of the interdisciplinary team. II. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities of the certified nursing assistant include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Providing personal care including: A. Baths B. Back rubs C. Oral hygiene D. Shampoos E. Changing bed linen F. Assisting patients with dressing and undressing G. Nail & Skin care to prevent breakdown H. Assisting the patient with toileting activities I. Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate 2. Planning and preparing nutritious meals. 3. Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary. 4. Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency). 5. Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care. 6. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency). 7. Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication. 8. Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate. 9. Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.). 10. Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse. 11. Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct. 12. Attend 12 clock hours of in-service training annually during a 12-month period. 13. As part of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), attend scheduled Case Conference meetings to discuss patients in which you are involved in. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description. III. JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) 1. Must have successfully completed a training and competency evaluation program that is approved by the respective state as meeting all requirements and listed in good standing in the state nurse registry. (Note: Home health aide or nurse aide will not be considered completed in a program if there has been a continuous 24 months or greater period-of-time where the described aide services have not been provided. For lapses of this time-period or greater, the individual must complete another training and competency program prior to delivering any services.) 2. At least 18 years of age. 3. Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given. 4. Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. 5. Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired. 6. Possess and maintains current CPR certification. 7. Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene. 8. The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile. The home health aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the State's Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the home health aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a nurse, such as sterile techniques. I. WORKING ENVIRONMENT (check all that apply) Blood & Bodily Fluids Latex Odors, Chemicals Disease Hazardous Drugs Other: TB (to require mask) Mechanical/Electrical Other: II. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Please complete based on a normal day’s work. Employees are asked to sign a statement indicating whether they can perform the essential functions of their position. Requests for accommodation will be considered on an individual basis. Classification Max Frequent Occasional This Job Sedentary 10 lbs --------------------- --------------------- Light 25 lbs 10 lbs --------------------- Medium 50 lbs 25 lbs 10 lbs Heavy 100 lbs 50 lbs 20 lbs Very Heavy > 100 lbs --------------------- --------------------- Frequent > 50% of day Occasional 20% -50%of day Limited Up to 20% of day Sitting Twisting/turning from waist Standing Climbing Crawling Left/right foot movement Walking Bending Kneeling Squatting Push/Pull objects Reaching above shoulder level Reaching below shoulder level Handing (holding, grasping, working with hands) Repetitive movement of the hand (includes typing and ten-key use) Check if Appropriate Senses needed to perform essential functions of the position: Hearing, talking, depth perception, color, vision, touch and smell. Maintain a stable posture and gait with hands free to perform anticipated or routine and emergent patient care. Endurance (cardiovascular fitness) Physically and mentally able to work extended hours when necessary III. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements and notices set forth therein. I hereby accept the position and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the Company’s established policies and procedures. I agree to request guidance from my Supervisor in the event that I am unsure of how to interpret any policy. I further understand that my employment is at-will and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at-will either by the Company or myself, and that such termination can be made with or without notice. This position consistently supports and promotes compliance with the Code of Conduct by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the agency, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and all policies and procedures The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. Symbii Home Health provides professional, home-based medical care for patients needing rehabilitation and expert care following surgery, a hospital stay or other illness. For individuals and their caregivers who are facing chronic health conditions, the experienced team at Symbii can help patients achieve their health care goals and promote healing while remaining in the comfort of their home. Symbii Home Health works with each patient’s primary care provider to develop a care plan which will meet their individual needs. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.

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