Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Aveanna Healthcare; Feasterville-Trevose (Bucks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling (FT/PT/PRN)

Weekly and/or daily pay

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for private duty nursing (PDN) to assist patients at home or in facilities. The role focuses on compassionate, patient-centered care and adherence to confidentiality and professional boundaries.

The CNA will provide personal care, monitor health status, document care activities, and coordinate with nursing staff to ensure high-quality home health services. Flexible scheduling is available, including days, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current, unrestricted CNA certification.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record (MVR).

Responsibilities

• Provide personal medical care and daily living assistance to patients.
• Take weight and monitor vital signs.
• Perform catheter and bowel care with I&O monitoring.
• Assist with ROM exercises and mobility.
• Prepare meals according to dietary needs and administer basic care within scope.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification

Current CPR certification

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant - PDN

We Are One Of The Largest Private Duty Nursing Companies In The Nation And Growing! At Aveanna, We’re Proud To Foster a Workplace Culture That Celebrates Diversity, Encourages Connection, And Supports Our Team Members Every Step Of The Way. Here’s What Sets Us Apart

Join a Company That Puts People First!

Certified Nursing Assistant - PDN

We Are One Of The Largest Private Duty Nursing Companies In The Nation And Growing! At Aveanna, We’re Proud To Foster a Workplace Culture That Celebrates Diversity, Encourages Connection, And Supports Our Team Members Every Step Of The Way. Here’s What Sets Us Apart

Award-Winning Culture

• Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company in 2024
• Best Company for Work-Life Balance, Happiest Employees and Culture and Best CEO in 2024, as ranked by Comparably

Why Join Us?

• Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off Available
• Flexible scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts— we will work with your availability!
• 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians
• Aveanna has a tablet in each patient’s home allowing for electronic documentation
• Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement
• Weekly and/or Daily Pay
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount
• Employee Relief Fund
• Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…: Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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.

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