Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Aveanna Healthcare LLC; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for patients in their homes. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will provide essential personal medical care and support with daily activities, ensuring a comfortable environment for those in need. Your role will involve assisting with personal hygiene, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining thorough documentation. This position offers a competitive hourly wage along with a sign-on bonus, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a difference in the healthcare field. If you are passionate about patient care and have the necessary certifications, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification is required.
• Must have valid Driver’s License and acceptable MVR.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal medical care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Document medical care and report changes in patient’s condition.

Skills

Time Management

Effective problem-solving

Good organization skills

Communication skills

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

We are seeking Certified Nursing Assistant's to add to our growing team!

CNA's are 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.

Compensation : $17-$19 / HR

250 sign-on bonus

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

• 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
• 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 Affirmative Action : 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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Certified Nursing Assistant Cna • Spokane, WA, United States