Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Daycare and School
Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Allentown
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Overview: The 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. Essential Job Functions: Perform, assist, evaluate and
document medical care, such as: Basic first aid Taking weight and
vital signs Catheter and bowel care, including I&O monitoring
Range of motion exercises, exercises as assigned by a Physical
Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist
Ambulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other
non-life support medical equipment and devices Prepare meals
according to dietary and nutritional needs Care for patient’s
special conditions and needs within scope of authorized tasks Help
patient maintain good personal hygiene, such as: Assistance with
bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral
hygiene, dressing and eating Thorough completion and coordination
of all required documentation, such as: Maintaining and completing
the necessary patient/family and Company documentation records upon
conclusion of each visit Observe and report significant changes in
patient’s condition to the (RN) Nursing Supervisor Provide hands-on
personal care and performance of simple procedures as an extension
of therapy or nursing services. Provide services that are ordered
by the physician in the plan of care and that the aide is permitted
to perform under state law. Requirements: High school graduate or
GED* Current, unrestricted certification or proof of training as
required by the state Current CPR certification Demonstrated
proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance
with aide care and policies and procedures Valid Driver’s License
and Acceptable MVR *not applicable if the patient is the
child/loved one of the Certified Nursing Assistant Ongoing
Education: An 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. Other
Skills/Abilities: • Attention to detail • Time Management •
Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution • Good
organization and communication skills Physical Requirements: • Must
be able to speak, write, read and understand English • Must be able
to travel • Must be able to lift 50 pounds • Prolonged walking,
standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting • Must be able to
sit and climb stairs • Must have visual and hearing acuity • Must
have strong sense of smell and touch • Must be able to sufficiently
reposition patients and move equipment without assistance • Must be
able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency
situations in the home or during transport Environment: • Must be
able to function in a wide variety of environments which may
involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions •
Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases
Other Duties: • 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. As 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. Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California
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