Certified Nursing Assistant I or II

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Performs responsible human support work providing housekeeping and personal assistance to elderly resident through essential functions such as: assists older adults with their personal care, body mechanics, nutrition, elimination, and safety; performs housekeeping duties; runs errands; performs related duties as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Quality Assurance/In-Home Services Manager. The main work location is varied. The main work schedule for this position is 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.•Some knowledge of basic personal health care methods
•Ability to read and carry out detailed instructions
•Ability to work with older adults
•Ability to work with people from all socio-economic levels
•Ability to move patients about
•Ability to carry out health aide work in the home of a patient and perform homemaker duties
•Ability to practice sound hygiene and sanitation techniques following universal precautions
•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and associates
•High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate per the Division of Facility Services and Certificate Level I or II as per the Board of Nursing
•Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license
•This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug screenings.

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for color perception, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, and atmospheric conditions. The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.