Certified Nursing Assistant - PDN

Aveanna Healthcare; Altoona (PA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking dedicated caregivers to provide essential medical care and support for patients. The role involves assisting patients with personal hygiene, monitoring health conditions, and ensuring comfort while adhering to clinical practices. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with relevant state certification and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted certification or proof of training required by state.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments and documentation.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medical care including first aid, ambulation, and meals.
• Help maintain personal hygiene for patients.
• Report changes in patient's condition to Nursing Supervisor.

Skills

Basic first aid

Clinical assessments

Hygiene assistance

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

Starting rate: $14 an hour

Essential Job Functions
• Perform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such as:
o Basic first aid taking weight and vital signs
o Ambulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical equipment and devices
o Prepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needs
• Help patient maintain good personal hygiene, such as:
o Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eating
o Observe and report significant changes in patient’s condition to the (RN) Nursing Supervisor

Requirements
• High school graduate or GED
• Current, unrestricted certification or proof of training as required by the state
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with aide care and policies and procedures
• Valid Driver’s License


Physical Requirements
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
• Must be able to sit and climb stairs
• Must have strong sense of smell and touch
• Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance


Environment
• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

Other Duties
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.