Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description

Job Description

Introduction: Begin with a brief overview of the job and its key responsibilities. Mention if the role will be assigned to a specific department/specialty or if the position involves schedule rotation or involves cross training to parallel positions (e.g tele tech, unit secretary, patient sitter).

About your facility: In this section, highlight the benefits of joining your team and workplace. Share information about your facility’s mission, values, company culture, and any awards or recognitions received.

Role and responsibilities: Outline the daily tasks and CNA responsibilities to help candidates assess their interest in the role.

Adding bullet points can make the information easily digestible. Here are some examples of standard job duties:

• Administer patient care and treatment, including feeding, bathing, oral hygiene, enemas, dressings, bowel and bladder elimination, and surgical preps
• Transporting and moving patients when necessary
• Supervising stock levels of supplies and equipment
• Respond to patient call lights in a timely manner
• Adhere to regulatory requirements at local, state, and federal levels
• Record patient data in electronic medical records (EMR)
• Collaborate with RNs, LPNs, and other facility staff
• Perform patient care procedures such as obtaining vital signs, collecting specimens, and range of motion

Expectations: Specify if the job is full-time or part-time. If your facility operates on a shift schedule, detail the shifts or the shift rotation policy. List any benefits and perks offered by your facility, like professional development opportunities and childcare cost reimbursements. You can also provide pay range information here.

Physical demands: Be transparent about the job’s physical requirements. For example:

This role can be physically demanding, requiring occasional heavy lifting. The job will require standing and walking, with some sitting. Tasks will involve eye work, such as computer use, typing, reading, and writing. Please note that the physical demands may vary depending on the specific work area and tasks assigned.

Minimum qualifications: List the things a candidate must have in order to be hired. For example:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active CNA certification in [insert state]
• [Insert number] years of experience in a healthcare facility is preferred
• Current BLS and others if necessary, MAB
• Strong passion for healthcare and excellent bedside manner

Conclusion: Finish the job description with a strong call to action, explaining how candidates can apply for the open role and outlining the next steps in the hiring process.