Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Details Job Location Coventry - Alexandria, VA Salary Range $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly Description Job Summary: Provides support to individuals with disabilities in developing and/or maintaining skills that will enhance the quality of their lives in the community; assists with personal care, household tasks and daily routines; performs other job related duties as assigned. Essential Functions: + Observe and respond to individuals physical, social, behavioral and personal needs; + Provide adequate supervision to individuals to facilitate their health and safety; + Will: + Administer medication to consumers; ensure that administration is timely and in the right dosage; + Transport consumers to and from appointments, employment and/or community sites; + Assist consumers prepare for their appointments; + Assist with the planning and implementation of daily activities; + Prepare meals or assist with the preparation of meals; + Assist with the daily household chores, to include but not limited to laundry, meal preparation and cleaning up; + Attend and participate in all relevant agency events, workshops, training and meetings; and + Document consumer responses to programming and maintains health records, including daily shift notes/summaries. + Routinely screen for blood pressure, weight, and other specific concerns as noted by individual’s plan of care + Work with program’s Registered Nurse for health deficit identification + Administer special protocols related to feeding and special diet protocols + Assist individuals prepare for their appointments, community activities, employment, etc.; + Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Secondary Functions: + Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Ability to gain working knowledge of St. John’s Community Services policies and procedures; + Ability to act as a representative of St. John’s Community Services to the public; + Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with other staff members and individuals from diverse backgrounds; + Ability to pass a criminal background check; + Knowledge of acceptable food preparation and safety practices and procedures; and + Skilled in the operation of relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, and office machines. Qualifications Education and Experience: + High school diploma or G.E.D. + CNA, GNA, PCT, HHA license is required by Virginia + Two or more years related experience working with persons with disabilities preferred; experience in community-based programs a plus; + Must meet current SJCS and funding jurisdiction requirements for criminal background/records check. + Must meet current funding jurisdiction requirements for valid health certificate. + Valid state-issued driver’s license with current driving record in good standing required. Physical and Environmental Conditions: Work may require lifting heavy objects up to 50 pounds. Work environment involves risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions e.g. safely operating a motor vehicle, exposure to aggressive human behavior.