Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), PACE Program, Full-time

Hospice Savannah, Inc.; Savannah (GA); Presencial; USD 21 000 - 28 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Hospice Savannah, Inc. seeks a PACE Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join the PACE Interdisciplinary Team. The CNA provides personal care per care plans, maintains patient confidentiality, and upholds patient rights in alignment with agency, state, and federal directives.

The role respects cultural and lifestyle differences and delivers compassionate care. Required are a Georgia Nurses Aide certification and CPR.

Qualificações

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and infection control.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong documentation skills.
• CNA must interact effectively with patients, families, physicians, staff and community.

Responsabilidades

• Provide personal care in accordance with individual care plans.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and promote patient rights.
• Accommodate cultural and lifestyle differences non-judgmentally.

Conhecimentos

Customer service

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Formação académica

Georgia Nurses Aide certification

CHPNA certification (preferred)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Summary

The PACE Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). The Certified Nursing Assistant is specially trained to give personal care in accordance with individual care plans for PACE participants. The Certified Nursing Assistant also maintains patient confidentiality and promotes patient rights as supported by agency, state and federal directives. Identifies cultural and lifestyle choices and non judgmentally accommodates for such differences.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Georgia Nurses Aide certification
• CPR certification
• Two or more years of direct patient care experience in hospice, hospital, skilled nursing, assisted living, or home health
• Valid drivers license, automobile insurance and reliable transportation required
• Proficiency in Microsoft, including Outlook, and database knowledge Competencies, Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• CHPNA certification preferred
• Ability to interact effectively with varied patient populations, families, physicians, staff, and the community
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong documentation skills
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic medical terminology and infection control, with strong patient care and personal hygiene skills, effective communication and teamwork abilities, keen observation and accurate documentation, and the empathy and adaptability required to excel in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Position requires minimal visual concentration for patient charting/documentation. Position carries a risk of exposure to infectious diseases requiring standard safety precautions. The Certified Nursing Assistant requires extensive physical mobility and strength. This includes the ability to ambulate or lift a patient with or without the assistance of devices in excess of 75 lbs. utilizing proper lifting techniques.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• A full-time position works a 30-40-hour work week, with occasional requests to work additional days/hours/holidays as needed.
• Although each Certified Nursing Assistant may be designated to a specific department/region in our service area, at times they may be required to serve patients outside of their department/specific region.

Travel

• Must be able to travel as required
• The Homecare Certified Nursing Assistant is required to use their personal vehicles to perform home visits, when necessary