CNA

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Minimum:
• Must be able to read and write English Preferred:
• High school degree, GED, and/or Human Services degree (or coursework).

LICENSE

Professional certifications

Work experience

• Preferred:
• Prior Nursing Assistant, Long Term Care experience, or PCA/HHA experience.

SKILLS

• Minimum:
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.
• Demonstrates ability to work under stress.
• Able to relate to residents, staff, and visitors.
• Must be currently enrolled in State approved Nurse Aide Training Program.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatments and providing basic nursing care to residents.
• Understanding of standard techniques used in providing personal services for residents and in caring for equipment and supplies.
• Good understanding of basis of asepsis to avoid infection of residents and self or contamination of equipment and supplies.