Certified Nursing Assistant FF

PruittHealth; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth in Georgia-Gainesville is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join the PH Family First division in the metro Atlanta market. You will provide compassionate patient care, assist with personal hygiene, monitor vital signs, and support the care team under the RN Supervisor.

Requirements include an active CNA certification in the state, a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR, a valid driver’s license, and at least one year of healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Active CNA certification in state of practice.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comfort care, dignity and privacy for patients.
• Obtain vitals and monitor patient condition.
• Follow safety and infection control procedures.
• Report patient progress to supervisor.
• Assist with personal hygiene, meal prep, errands and companion care.
• Assist with transfers, ambulation and exercise.
• Maintain accurate visit records and coordinate with RN supervisor.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

Documentation

Care coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Tools

Matrix Care

Job description

Job Purpose

As part of PruittHealth’s (PH) top initiatives, a new division of Personal Care Services (PCS), PH Family First, is being piloted metro Atlanta market. PH Family First is looking to hire a CNA to join a winning team, to assist the patient and caregiver with personal hygiene needs to increase the level of comfort to the patient.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide optimal comfort care, dignity and privacy for the patient
• Obtain vital signs of patient(s) assigned
• Follow procedures for handling medical emergencies or other incidents that affect the delivery of services
• Report patient progress and problems to supervisory personnel
• Observe and report any changes in condition, including skin integrity
• Provide comfort care, companion, shopping/errands, meal prepping and related tasks, housekeeping, appointment scheduling, medication reminders services
• Assist with patient transfer, ambulation, and exercise
• Provide personal hygiene to patient(s), including bathing, shaving, oral hygiene, skin care, dressing, toileting, and hair care
• Maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patient
• Coordinate care with agency RN Supervisor
• Maintain accurate and current records of visits
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Attend a minimum of 12 hours of annual in-service education and provide documentation to the agency
• Attend team meetings and staff development in-services and trainings
• Communicate well with patient and family members. Provide a warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to families, visitors, and patients. Respond to expressed concerns with a helpful, caring demeanor. Answer questions in a professional manner
• Respond to change productively, and handle additional projects as assigned
• Participate in agency surveys and any subsequently required reports
• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in the field
• Maintain current license/certification as required
• Honor patient’s rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints
• Comply with corporate compliance program
• Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards, including exposure to blood and body fluids, as necessary
• Follow established safety regulations, including fire protection and prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc
• Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment
• Ability to use Matrix Care documenting system, after receiving training

Minimum Education Required

• A minimum of a high scholl diploma or it's equavilent and an active, current, unrestricted CNA certification in the state of practice

Minimum Experience Required

• One (1) year of experience working with adults in a healthcare setting

Minimum Licensure/Certification Required By Law

• Current registration in State Nurse Aide Registry as a Certified Nurse Aide
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance

Additional Qualifications

• n/a

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Job

Nursing

Primary Location

Georgia-Gainesville

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

1st Shift

Work Locations

PruittHealth - Limestone