Certified Nursing Assistant CNA - Adult Weekdays

Aveanna Healthcare; Nashville (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Nashville, GA to provide compassionate in-home care for adult clients with high acuity needs. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, and adherence to care plans, while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities include basic first aid, documentation, and reporting significant changes to the supervising RN.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR.
• Ability to perform basic first aid and monitor vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal medical care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Take weight and vital signs; document results.
• Catheter and bowel care, I&O monitoring as applicable.
• Assist with range of motion and therapy-related exercises.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding and mobility.
• Maintain patient records and report changes to RN.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

Our Local Office Is Looking For a Team Of Compassionate Nurses To Provide Care For a Very Special Client/patient. Here Are Some Of The Details Of This Case, More Can Be Discussed By Applying

Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Our Local Office Is Looking For a Team Of Compassionate Nurses To Provide Care For a Very Special Client/patient. Here Are Some Of The Details Of This Case, More Can Be Discussed By Applying

Schedule

Monday-Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm

Location/Setting

Nashville, GA 31639

Age Group

Adult

Acuity Level

High, Trach/Vent

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

• 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
• Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eating
• 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
• Additional state specific requirements: Continuing Education as required by state

Georgia

• Successful completion of Nurse Aide training and competency evaluation program pursuant to the requirements of 42 CFR part 483, Subpart D; or
• Health Care or Personal Care credentialing program recognized and approved by the state; or
• Successful completion of 40 hour training program provided by a private home care provider which addresses at least the areas specified in the PHCP rules

Illinois

• Appropriate clearing of Illinois Department of Public Health – Health Care Worker Registry,
• Successful completion of Long-Term Care Assistants and Aides Training Programs Code; or
• Documentation of current registration from another state; or
• Successful completion of a Nursing Arts Program which included at least 40 hours of supervised clinical experience from an accredited nursing program as evidenced by diploma, certificate or other written verification from the school and proof of successful completion of the written portion of the Department established nursing assistant competency test; or
• Successful completion of a US military Training Program that includes the content of the Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program as evidenced by a diploma, certification DD-214, or other written verification and successful completion of the written portion of the Department-established nursing assistant competency evaluation Proof of completion of a nursing program in a foreign country.

Colorado(Nursing Aide Services)

• The agency shall select nurse aides on the basis of such factors as the ability to read, write, carry out directions, effectively communicate to demonstrate competency in the provision of care and services safely and effectively and treat consumers with dignity and respect to person and property.
• The agency shall ensure that each nurse aide it employs is certified by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies within four (4) months of starting employment and that certification remains current. Each aide that provide care and services before certification shall be supervised in the home by direct observation at least weekly for the first month of employment and every two (2) weeks thereafter until certification is obtained.

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.

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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