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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Job DescriptionA certified nursing assistant renders direct patient care including activities of daily living,maintaining safety and assessing client changes.Requirements:1. High school diploma or GED must be kept in personnel file (Medicaid only)2. Certification from an accredited Nursing Assistant Training coursePersonal qualification: Be capable of working well with others and under the direction of supervisors andsuperiors Able to follow directions and instructions intelligently and accurately withoutreluctance Honest and Loyal to client Cooperative and flexible with client needs Trustworthy Prompt and dependable Courteous and Polite Maintain an acceptable degree of respect and obedience for supervisors and superior Be professional always, even when someone else is behaving inappropriately Be Prompt and dependable in reporting to duty and in performing assigned duties Neat in appearanceDuties: Encourage clients to be active, to participate in recreational therapy activities of daily living Foster self-respect and self-esteem in clients Assist with personal care and feeding as needed Keep environment safe for individuals and other workers Observe clients carefully and report changes in conditions or other important information to theMedicaid Staffing Supervisor Follow established rules and regulations outlined in General Orientation and EmployeeHandbook of Embassy Home Care Complete all necessary paperwork during a shift Provide personal hygiene when necessary:o Mouth hygiene - after every meal when necessaryo Provide Bath daily, as needed or requestedContinued on Next Page
o Assist with clothingo Observe and report the presence of any reddened skin areas or breakdown and report to theMedicaid Staffing Supervisor.The CNA is responsible for client' s immediate environment:o Make bed dailyo Tidy bedside stand, remove all unnecessary articleso Keep person's clothing put awayo See that soiled clothing is launderedo Be observant of proper ventilation, temperature, and noise controlo Keep person’s environment neat, safe and clean(Print)SIGNATURE )DATE
Direct Support ProfessionalJob DescriptionA Direct Support Professional (DSP) provide direct care including activities of daily living (ADL),monitoring and maintaining safety, assisting with activity goals according to the Activity SupportPlan (ASP). This position answers directly to their Medicaid Staffing Supervisor at Embassy HomeCare.EDUCATIONHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent must be kept in personnel file. This includes a waiveredfamily member or friend providing servicesRESPONSIBILTIES1. Follow established Policies and Procedures of Embassy Home Care.2. Assist with personal care.3. If a family member or friend is waivered into the program, the responsibilities are the same as aDirect Support Professional (DSP)4. Encourage individuals to be active, to participate in recreational therapy and activities of dailyliving.5. May transport the individuals into the community but not during the entire service period.6. Keep environment safe and clean for individuals.7. Observe individuals carefully and report changes in condition or behavior to your MedicaidStaffing Supervisor.8. Complete all necessary paperwork during your hours worked. Document all activitiesaccomplished on Service notes.9. Prepare the individual's meals and assist with eating when necessary.10. Provide the Individual with personal care including but not limited to: Provide bath and personal hygiene, mouth hygiene as needed especially after meals Assist with clothing, dressing if needed Observe and report the presence of any reddened skin areas or breakdown to your Medicaid StaffingSupervisor Keep individual's clothing clean and dry Make individual's bed daily Keep individual common areas in home neat and clean Prepare meals if requiredContinued on next page
ADSP worker is not allowed to perform duties outside their scope of practice. For example, DSPworkers are NOT allowed to give the individual 's medication or provide feedings through a gastrictube or PEG tube. These things MUST be done by the guardian. There are no exceptions.QUALIFICATIONS1. Current certificate in standard first aid and CPR.2. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation3. Ability to work independently.4. Excellent communication and listening skills.5. Compassionate, patient and caring nature.6. Able to work in a stressful environment.7. Must be physically and mentally fit to handle the demands of care giving.8. Must be 18 or older9. Must pass background check10. Social Security Card11. Current Driver’s License12. Current CNA License or Personal Care Assistant Certification13. Current Physical to Work by a licensed physician14. Current TB skin testPrint NameSignature Date
Registered NurseJob DescriptionAt Embassy Home Care, a Registered Nurse is a competent, conscientious anddependable member of the professional health care team.EDUCATION: Certified as a Registered Nurse with the State Board of NursingMississippi.QUALIFICATIONS Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state ofpractice.Excellent mental, physical and emotional health.At least one (1) year of clinical practice as registered nurse.FUNCTIONS Follow established Policies and Procedures of Embassy Home CareWillingness to work a flexible schedule and fill in when needed.Keep environment safe and clean for individualsComplete all necessary paperwork during your hours worked. Document allactivities accomplished on Service notes.Assists in providing care according to physician's orders and individual patientneeds. Follows established guidelines in accordance with recognized standards ofpractice and operational standards.Assists in assessing and documenting pertinent information that reflects thepatient' s clinical condition, with respect to meeting all patient needs (physical,emotional, spiritual). Reports the same to the registered nurse and/or physician.Assists in maintaining accurate and complete records of nursing observations andcare given.Assists in assigning patients to ancillary personnel based on patient's needs andpersonnel 's qualifications.
Assists in performing treatments and administers medications as required.Assists the team in implementing the patient's plan of care during PSS meetingAssists with patient and/or family teaching.Assists in assuring cost effective outcome-oriented care.Assists in maintaining a high level of order, safety and strict control over narcoticsand other federally scheduled drugs.Keeps up with current nursing trends and continuing education.NameSignature Date
Licensed Practical NurseJob DescriptionAt Embassy Home Care, a Licensed Practical Nurse is a competent, conscientious anddependable member of the professional health care team. The LPN functions under thesupervision of the Registered Nurse.EDUCATION: Certified as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the State Board of NursingMississippi.QUALIFICATIONS FUNCTIONS Current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in the state ofpractice.Excellent mental, physical and emotional health.At least one (1) year of clinical practice as a licensed practical nurse.Follow established Policies and Procedures of Embassy Home CareWillingness to work a flexible schedule and fill in when needed.Keep the environment safe and clean for individualsComplete all necessary paperwork during your hours worked. Document allactivities accomplished on Service notes.Assists in providing care according to physician's orders and individual patientneeds. Follows established guidelines in accordance with recognized standards ofpractice and operational standards.Assists in assessing and documenting pertinent information that reflects thepatient' s clinical condition, with respect to meeting all patient needs (physical,emotional, spiritual). Reports the same to the registered nurse and/or physician.Assists in maintaining accurate and complete records of nursing observations andcare given.Assists in assigning patients to ancillary personnel based on patient's needs andpersonnel 's qualifications.Assists in performing treatments and administers medications as required.
Assists the team in implementing the patient's plan of care during PSS meeting.Assists with patient and/or family teaching.Assists in assuring cost effective outcome-oriented care.Assists in maintaining a high level of order, safety and strict control over narcoticsand other federally scheduled drugs.Keeps up with current nursing trends and continuing education.NameSignature Date
A certified nursing assistant renders direct patient care including activities of daily living, maintaining safety and assessing client changes. Requirements: 1. High school diploma or GED must be kept in personnel file (Medicaid only) 2. Certification from an accredited Nursing Assistant Training course Personal qualification:
