Certified Nursing Assistant FF

PruittHealth; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth in Georgia’s Peachtree City is seeking a compassionate CNA to support patients in personal care and daily living activities. You will assist with bathing, dressing, toileting and hygiene while monitoring vital signs and reporting changes to the supervising RN.

You will maintain patient records, support transfer and mobility, and help with errands, meal prep, and safety. Equal opportunity employer; full-time, day shift.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent and active CNA certification in Georgia.
• One year of healthcare experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal comfort care and maintain dignity and privacy for the patient.
• Obtain vital signs and monitor the patient’s condition.
• Report patient progress to supervisory personnel.
• Maintain accurate and current records of visits.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, toileting, hygiene, and related tasks.
• Coordinate care with RN Supervisor and participate in team communications.

Skills

Compassionate care

Vital signs monitoring

Patient hygiene assistance

Team communication

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Active CNA certification in GA

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: Preferred qualifications

• n/a

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Job

Nursing

Primary Location

Georgia-Peachtree City

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

1st Shift

Work Locations

PruittPlace - Peachtree City