Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

Pruitthealth Corporation; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

PruittHealth Corporation in Decatur, GA is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for part-time shifts Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. You will assist patients with personal care, hygiene, and activities of daily living in a home-like PCS setting.

The role emphasizes dignity, privacy, and teamwork with the supervising RN, documenting visits, and supporting families. A current CNA certification and state registry active status are required; experience in healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent and active CNA certification in the state of practice.
• One year of experience working with adults in a healthcare setting.
• Current registration in State Nurse Aide Registry as a Certified Nurse Aide
• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal comfort care, dignity and privacy for the patient
• Obtain vital signs of patient(s) assigned
• Follow procedures for handling medical emergencies or other incidents that affect the delivery of services
• Report patient progress and problems to supervisory personnel
• Observe and report any changes in condition, including skin integrity
• Provide comfort care, companion, shopping/errands, meal prepping and related tasks, housekeeping, appointment scheduling, medication reminders services
• Assist with patient transfer, ambulation, and exercise
• Provide personal hygiene to patient(s), including bathing, shaving, oral hygiene, skin care, dressing, toileting, and hair care
• Maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patient
• Coordinate care with agency RN Supervisor
• Maintain accurate and current records of visits
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

Vital signs

Patient hygiene

Communication

Teamwork

Emergency reporting

Documentation

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

CNA certification (state)

Tools

MatrixCare

Job description

Job Description - Certified Nursing Assistant CNA (2612783)

Description

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) - PART TIME AVAILABLE - TUESDAY, THURSDAY, AND SATURDAY - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

JOB PURPOSE:

As part of PruittHealth’s (PH) top initiatives, a new division of Personal Care Services (PCS), PH Family First, is being piloted metro Atlanta market. PH Family First is looking to hire a CNA to join a winning team, to assist the patient and caregiver with personal hygiene needs to increase the level of comfort to the patient.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide optimal comfort care, dignity and privacy for the patient
• Obtain vital signs of patient(s) assigned
• Follow procedures for handling medical emergencies or other incidents that affect the delivery of services
• Report patient progress and problems to supervisory personnel
• Observe and report any changes in condition, including skin integrity
• Provide comfort care, companion, shopping/errands, meal prepping and related tasks, housekeeping, appointment scheduling, medication reminders services
• Assist with patient transfer, ambulation, and exercise
• Provide personal hygiene to patient(s), including bathing, shaving, oral hygiene, skin care, dressing, toileting, and hair care
• Maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patient
• Coordinate care with agency RN Supervisor
• Maintain accurate and current records of visits
• Perform all other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Attend a minimum of 12 hours of annual in-service education and provide documentation to the agency
• Attend team meetings and staff development in-services and trainings
• Communicate well with patient and family members. Provide a warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to families, visitors, and patients. Respond to expressed concerns with a helpful, caring demeanor. Answer questions in a professional manner
• Respond to change productively, and handle additional projects as assigned
• Participate in agency surveys and any subsequently required reports
• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in the field
• Maintain current license/certification as required
• Honor patient’s rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints
• Comply with corporate compliance program
• Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards, including exposure to blood and body fluids, as necessary
• Follow established safety regulations, including fire protection and prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc
• Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment
• Ability to use Matrix Care documenting system, after receiving training

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

A minimum of a high scholl diploma or it's equavilent and an active, current, unrestricted CNA certification in the state of practice

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

One (1) year of experience working with adults in a healthcare setting

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

• Current registration in State Nurse Aide Registry as a Certified Nurse Aide
• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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