Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Cambridgepac; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Atlanta seeks a compassionate Nursing Assistant to provide direct resident care. The role involves personal care duties, monitoring residents, and ensuring a comfortable environment. Ideal candidates will have a Nursing Assistant Certification and a genuine interest in elderly care.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification from the state.
• CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care, including grooming and bathing.
• Monitoring residents and reporting changes to Charge Nurse.
• Assisting in data collection for the MDS and care plan.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Organization

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

(***FULL-TIME ONLY for shifts 7 am - 3 pm, 3 pm - 11 pm, and 11 pm - 7 am ***)

SHIFT DIFF:

• 7 am - 3 pm: Weekend Shift Diff - $1.50
• 3 pm - 11 pm: Weekend Shift Diff - $1.50; Shift Diff - $1.00
• 11 pm - 7 am: Weekend Shift Diff - $1.50; Shift Diff - $1.00

General Purpose:

Perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents.

Essential Job Functions

This facility expects employees to promote teamwork and comfort for residents. Duties include:

• Providing personal care (e.g., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care) daily and as needed.
• Changing bed linens and maintaining supplies.
• Ambulating and transferring residents with assistive devices and proper body mechanics.
• Recording vital signs, weights, measurements, intake/output, and food consumption.
• Turning and positioning residents regularly.
• Monitoring residents and reporting changes to Charge Nurse.
• Supporting residents' ability to make choices within caregiving constraints.
• Assisting in data collection for the MDS and care plan, and providing input to nurses.
• Ensuring residents are adequately hydrated.
• Preparing residents for meals and transporting them, ensuring accessibility and assistance as needed.
• Keeping accurate records of food intake/output.
• Assisting with aseptic and sterile techniques to prevent infection.
• Monitoring environment for proper ventilation, temperature, lighting, and noise.
• Taking vital signs and measurements as directed.
• Responding promptly to call lights and resident needs.
• Using proper body mechanics during resident handling.
• Assisting in staff orientation and training.
• Participating in in-service education.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and confidentiality.
• Protecting residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.
• Maintaining housekeeping standards and adhering to attendance policies.
• Performing other duties as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

CERTIFIED:

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification from the state.
• CPR Certification.
• High School Graduate or GED.

OR

NON-CERTIFIED:

• Attending a CNA class, with a maximum of four months of non-certified work.
• Organized, detailed, with good communication skills and patience.
• Genuine interest in elderly and disabled individuals.
• Compliance with residents' rights and facility policies.
• Ability to perform physical tasks as outlined.

Working Conditions

• Subject to interruptions, fast-paced environment, and decision-making under pressure.
• Involvement with residents, staff, visitors, and agencies under various conditions.
• Potential for extended hours, weekend work, and emergency call-backs.
• Exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and hazardous chemicals.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Assist in emergency evacuations.
• Work independently with integrity and flexibility.
• Meet health requirements, possibly including a medical exam.

Sitting	10-25%; Alternates frequently to walking.
Walking	60-85%; Alternates frequently to standing and occasionally to sitting.
Standing	10-30%; Alternates frequently to walking and occasionally to sitting.

Lifting and Carrying:

Weight	Frequency	Objects
1-10 lbs	Constantly	Resident items, linens, supplies.
11-20 lbs	Constantly	Resident items, linens, supplies.
21-35 lbs	Frequently	Assistance in ambulation and equipment.
36-50 lbs	Occasionally	Transfer of residents, equipment.
51-75 lbs	None	Resident transfer.
75+ lbs	None	Emergency situations.

Other Physical Activities

Bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling are performed with varying frequency as detailed.

Exposure Information:

This job may involve exposure to blood or body fluids during certain tasks, despite not normally involving contact.

Employment at will and nondiscrimination statements included.