CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Council On Aging Of Volusia County; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Council On Aging Of Volusia County seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct and indirect client care in Daytona Beach, FL. The role requires a Florida CNA certificate, CPR, and a valid driver’s license. You will assist with hygiene, meals, mobility, and documentation under RN supervision.

Excellent communication, empathy, and reliability are essential to support clients and collaborate with the COA team and case managers. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Florida CNA certification required; CPR training required.
• Level II fingerprint background, drug screen and TB screening required.
• Must have valid Florida driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, transferring or ambulating and provide companionship.
• Assist with food, nutrition and diet activities, including meal preparation when required.
• Perform light housekeeping as prescribed by the service plan and report changes to supervisor.
• Complete all required billing, payroll and statistical reports.
• Maintain paperwork and service sheets clearly and timely.
• Attend required meetings and trainings to improve performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patient care

Team collaboration

Medical terminology

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Florida CNA certification

CPR training

Level II fingerprint background check

TB screening

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Location: Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00

SUMMARY

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing direct and indirect care to clients under the direction of a registered nurse. Job responsibilities include basic client care, the ability to obtain vital signs, recording fluid intake and output, recognizing and reporting changes in client condition, and documentation of client care. This position also requires a positive attitude and demeanor, good communication skills, and performing as an effective COA team member.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Responsible to the RN Clinical Supervisor & Administrator and has a support responsibility to other departments as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist client with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, transferring or ambulating. Provide supervision and companionship in order to relieve the primary caregiver for a specific period of time, while complying with COA’s policy and Service Plan Agreement.
• Assist with food, nutrition and diet activities, including preparation of meals when required and purchase of food and other items for the client’s care.
• Perform light housekeeping services as prescribed by the service plan while communicating any suggested changes to the RN Clinical Supervisor or Case Manager.
• Complete all required billing, payroll and statistical reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain all required paperwork, including service sheets, with clarity, and accuracy and submit them on a timely basis.
• Attend all required meetings, seminars and workshops that may enhance job performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to build rapport with clients.
• Compassionate and caring demeanor.
• Ability to demonstrate warmth and empathy when working with clients.
• Ability to remain calm and composed when dealing with stressed or upset clients.
• Ability to work effectively and patiently with clients.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written.
• Ability to utilize general office equipment and other necessary equipment, including Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED equivalent required; current/active Florida CNA certification required; and one year of related experience. Must have a valid Florida driver’s license, reliable means of transportation and adequate vehicle insurance as prescribed by Florida law.

Current CPR training is required.

Level II fingerprint background, drug screen and TB screening are also required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent need to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, talk and hear.
• Required to travel to clients’ homes and other sites.