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Job Description 

CNA's provide service to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability and/or other inflictions. Personal Care may include assistance with the activities of daily living, housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship. ¨ CNA's are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies and industry standards.

Reporting Relationship ¨ Reports to Supervisor.

Responsibilities/Activities: ¨Assist with the activities of daily living and personal care including: - bathing - shaving - ambulation - mouth care - dressing - exercise - hair care - feeding - toileting - nail care - positioning - medication reminder - skin care - transferring - vital signs ¨ Ensure client's safety and security by supervising the home environment. ¨ Assist client with medication reminders, Observing and ensuring client takes medication. Storage of medication. Reporting any abnormalities or concerns to the RN Supervisor. ¨ Teach/perform meal planning and preparation, routine housekeeping activities such as making/changing beds, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, and laundry. ¨ Provide companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance and encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind. ¨ Perform/assist with essential shopping/errands, which may include handling the client's money in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the Supervisor. ¨ Assist clients with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a Physician and as identified on the care plan. ¨ Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping and outings as specified in the care plan. ¨ Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them. ¨ Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions. ¨ Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices. ¨ Monitor supplies and resources. ¨ Evaluate the program and make recommendations to it, as indicated. ¨ Follow the written care plan. ¨ Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

¨ Observe clients and their environments and reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor. ¨ Observe clients and their environments and reports behavior, physical and/or cognitive changes and/or changes in living arrangements to Supervisor. ¨ Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service. ¨ Attend orientation, in-service training sessions and staff meetings. ¨ Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. ¨ Make decisions and solve problems. ¨ Communicate with Supervisor and co-workers. ¨ Observe, receive and obtain information from relevant sources. ¨ Performs other duties as required. Required Knowledge ¨

Knowledge of personal care and home management skills. ¨ Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal care services, including needs determinants, meeting quality standards and evaluation of client satisfaction. ¨ Knowledge of the English language. ¨ Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries including emergency first aid and CPR. ¨ Knowledge of clerical procedures such as maintaining records and completing forms.

Required Skills/Abilities¨

The ability to competently assist clients with their activities of daily liv