CNA

Evolving Solution Services; McMinnville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolving Solution Services in Tennessee seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care under supervisor. The role includes assisting with daily living activities and communicating with staff to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Required: Tennessee CNA certification, High school diploma or GED, ability to read/write English, CPR within 90 days, and a valid Tennessee driver\'s license. Physical duties include lifting up to 50 pounds and assisting with transfers.

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee nursing aide certification.
• High school Graduate or GED.
• Able to read and write English.
• CPR current within first 90 days of employment.
• Valid Tennessee driver's license.

Skills

English literacy

Clinical nursing skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

Tennessee CNA certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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CNA

CNA JOB DESCRIPTION

The following statements are intended to describe a summary of the major elements and requirements of the position and should not be taken as a conclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals assigned to this job.

Job Qualifications-

• Education: Current Tennessee nursing aide certification, High school Graduate or GED.
• Skills: Able to read and write English. Clinical skills to perform basic nursing care. CPR current within first 90 days of employment. Valid Tennessee drivers license.

Physical Requirements

Strength-

• Must be able to lift/push/pull/carry unassisted up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis (such as when pushing wheelchairs, carts, stretchers, moving patients utilizing draw sheets/ transfer boards and equipment, rolling patients, taking equipment to patient rooms. Etc.)
• May be required to assist with moving patients who need maximum or total assistance. For patients weighing greater than 100 pounds who need maximum assistance, employees are responsible for utilizing equipment such as transfer boards, patient lift devices, and/or additional personnel.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics and knowledge of correct techniques for lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics and knowledge of correct techniques for all types of transfers or patients to cover unusual situations/emergencies as well as in the duty of direct patient care. (enlist assistance from others as appropriate).

Manual Dexterity-

• Constantly required to perform simple manipulative skills such as writing, collating, etc.

Coordination-

• Demonstrates appropriate coordination skills necessary to coordinate hands and eyes for administration of medical treatments and providing patient care.

Mobility-

• Demonstrates proper body mechanics and knowledge of correct techniques for transferring patients (per policy), including assistance from other coworkers as indicated.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics and knowledge of correct techniques for lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying.
• Tolerates standing and walking consistent with position (minimum 60 minutes, maximum 120 minutes at one given time prior to stretching break).

Visual Discrimination-

• Visual acuity to read gauges and dials on equipment. Color definition required. Visual acuity required to read and print and computer screens.

Hearing-

• Acute hearing to discriminate differences in patients heartbeats, breathing, etc.
• Acute hearing required to hear voice communications over call systems or telephones and be able to distinguish verbal communications in an area with distracting environmental conditions.

Communication Requirements-

• Constantly required to effectively, efficiently, and politely communicate with employees, physicians, patients, visitors, and others via verbal/written communication.

Mental Requirements-

• Required to concentrate on details with numerous interruptions.
• Required to attend a task/function for more than 60 minutes at a time.
• Required to understand and relate to specific ideas, generally several at a time.
• Required to remember task/assignment required 9and delegated) at beginning of a period of time extending several days/weeks/months.
• Evidence of mental health and ability to concentrate under stress and emergency situations.