Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA

Aveanna Healthcare; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Media, PA is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide personal medical care and assistance with daily living activities. The ideal candidate must have a High School diploma or GED, current certification, and CPR certification. You will be responsible for ensuring patient comfort, monitoring vital signs, and reporting changes in patient conditions. Join a company that values diversity and fosters a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted certification or proof of training as required by the state.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments and documentation.
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable MVR.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal medical care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Observe and report significant changes in the patient’s condition.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Effective problem-solving

Good organization skills

Communication skills

Education

High school graduate or GED

Current CPR certification

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant – CNA

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.

Position Overview

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing personal medical care and assistance with daily living activities that improve quality of life. Our role allows patients to remain in their home (or facility) while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.

Essential Job Functions

• Basic first aid
• Taking weight and vital signs
• Catheter and bowel care, including I'O monitoring
• Range of motion 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

Patient Personal Care

Assist with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eating. Thorough completion and coordination of all required documentation. Maintain and complete necessary patient/family and Company documentation records upon conclusion of each visit.

Observe and report significant changes in the 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 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

Must receive at least 12 hours of in‑service training during each 12‑month period. 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; 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 conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases.

Other Duties

Job description is not comprehensive. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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