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

Hospice Savannah; Savannah (GA); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hospice Savannah is seeking a PACE Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join the IDT in Savannah, GA. You will provide personal care per individual care plans for PACE participants, maintain confidentiality, and advocate for patient rights while following agency, state, and federal directives.

You will identify cultural and lifestyle differences, interact with diverse populations, and collaborate with physicians, staff, and families to ensure compassionate, high-quality care.

Formación

• Current Georgia Nurse’s Aide certification is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• Two+ years of direct patient care experience in hospice, hospital, skilled nursing, assisted living, or home health.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Responsabilidades

• Provide personal care in accordance with individual care plans for PACE participants.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and promote patient rights as supported by directives.
• Demonstrate empathy, effective communication, and teamwork with the IDT and families.

Conocimientos

Driver's license

Microsoft Outlook

Database knowledge

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Educación

Georgia Nurse’s Aide certification

CPR certification

High school diploma or equivalent

CHPNA certification preferred

Herramientas

Microsoft Outlook

Descripción del empleo

Job Details

Job Location: Hospice Savannah Inc. - SAVANNAH, GA 31406, 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 Nurse’s Aide certification
• CPR certification
• Two or more years of direct patient care experience in hospice, hospital, skilled nursing, assisted living, or home health
• Valid driver’s 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