Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA Class Enrollment

Crisp Regional Health Services

Cordele (GA)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 35,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Georgia is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant intern. The position includes essential responsibilities such as aiding nursing staff, providing patient care, and operating medical equipment. No prior experience is required, though candidates must have a high school diploma. Successful applicants will undergo several checks including background checks and drug screening, and may receive scholarship assistance. This role offers a full-time employment arrangement with opportunities to grow in the health care sector.

Qualifications

Applicants must pass a background check, fingerprinting, drug screen, PPD, and COVID vaccination.
Must provide a valid ID.

Responsibilities

Function as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Provide direct support to the nursing staff.
Alert nursing staff to changes in patient conditions.
Assist patients with basic hygiene tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Basic hygiene care

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Automatic blood pressure machines

Job description

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the CNA Instructor, the Certified Nursing Assistant student will be educated and trained to provide culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate patient care. The Certified Nursing Assistant student will work under close supervision of a licensed nurse and perform a variety of basic patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs of patients.

CNA Class

The CNA class is a 12‑week course held on Monday and Thursday afternoons from 4 pm to 9 pm. Starting on week 8, clinical instruction takes place on Saturday for three weeks from 6:45 am to 3 pm. The cost of the class is $1,500. If you are unable to cover the cost, Crisp Regional Health Services can provide a scholarship in exchange for one year of employment.

Basic Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Experience: No required experience.
Licensure, Registrations & Certifications: Applicants must pass a background check, fingerprinting, drug screen, PPD, COVID vaccination and provide a valid I.D.

Essential Job Responsibilities If Hired As a CNA

Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team with positive interpersonal communication skills when communicating with patients, families, visitors, physicians, coworkers, and staff from other departments of the organization.
Provides direct support to the nursing staff and follows the departmental Director’s and licensed nursing staffs’ instructions and directions in the delivery of quality patient care.
Alerts the nursing staff and medical staff to observed changes in the patient’s condition.
Operates medical equipment safely, such as automatic blood pressure machines and SCD machines.
Collects and transports patient specimens for laboratory analysis as directed.
Assists patients with basic hygiene, hair and oral care as required.
Complies with CRHS and departmental safety, infection control, and performance improvement initiatives to ensure the delivery of quality care and services.
Maintains and expands knowledge of medical terminology.
Provides basic clerical support as requested.
Presents a professional image to CRHS nursing, clinical, and medical staff members as well as patients, families, and visitors.
Participates in performance improvement studies and integrates performance improvement standards into work‑related activities.
Attends professional development programs and in‑service training and meets the minimum requirement for continuing professional education.
Performs other related job duties as assigned to assure resident safety.