Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)nnApplyRefer a FriendBacknnJob DetailsnnRequisition #:nn191354nnLocation:nnYakima, WA 98909nnCategory:nnCNAnnSalary:nn$17.00 - $19.00 per hournnPosition DetailsnnCOME JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM!nnThe Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing personal medical care and assistance with daily living activities that improve quality of life by allowing our patients to remain in their home (or facility) while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.nnCompensation:$17-19/HRnnEssential Job FunctionsnnPerform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such as:nnBasic first aidnnTaking weight and vital signsnnCatheter and bowel care, including I&O monitoringnnRange of motion exercises, exercises as assigned by a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language PathologistnnAmbulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical equipment and devicesnnPrepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needsnnCare for patient’s special conditions and needs within scope of authorized tasksnnHelp patient maintain good personal hygiene, such as:nnAssistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eatingnnThorough completion and coordination of all required documentation, such as:nnMaintaining and completing the necessary patient/family and Company documentation records upon conclusion of each visitnnObserve and report significant changes in patient’s condition to the (RN) Nursing SupervisornnProvide hands-on personal care and performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services.nnProvide services that are ordered by the physician in the plan of care and that the aide is permitted to perform under state law.nnRequirementsnnHigh school graduate or GED*nnCurrent, unrestricted certification or proof of training as required by the statennCurrent CPR certificationnnDemonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with aide care and policies and proceduresnnValid Driver’s License and Acceptable MVRnn*not applicable if the patient is the child/loved one of the Certified Nursing AssistantnnOngoing Education:nnAn Aide must receive at least 12 hours of in-service training during each 12-month period. In-service training may occur while an aide is furnishing care to a patient.nnOther Skills/Abilitiesnn• Attention to detailnn• Time Managementnn• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolutionnn• Good organization and communication skillsnnPhysical Requirementsnn• Must be able to speak, write, read and understand Englishnn• Must be able to travelnn• Must be able to lift 50 poundsnn• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twistingnn• Must be able to sit and climb stairsnn• Must have visual and hearing acuitynn• Must have strong sense of smell and touchnn• Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistancenn• Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transportnnEnvironmentnn• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditionsnn• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseasesnnOther Dutiesnn• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.nnEqual Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.nnAs an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.nnNotice for Job Applicants Residing in California (