Certified Nursing Assistant - PDN

Aveanna Healthcare; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Certified Nursing Assistant for their Altoona, PA location. The role involves assisting patients with personal hygiene, documenting care, and reporting on patient conditions. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, valid certification, and a driver's license. This entry-level position offers a starting pay of $14 an hour and requires the ability to lift 40 pounds, manage various patient care tasks, and comply with health regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Driver’s License.
• Demonstrated proficiency in compliance with aide care policies.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and assist patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist and document medical care for patients.
• Help with personal hygiene and meal preparation.
• Observe and report changes in patient’s condition.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Basic first aid

Personal hygiene assistance

Taking vital signs

Education

High school graduate or GED

Current, unrestricted certification

Tools

Non-life support medical equipment

Job description

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

Starting rate: $14 an hour

Essential Job Functions

• Perform, assist, evaluate, and document medical care, such as:
• Basic first aid, taking weight and vital signs
• Ambulation, transfer, and positioning with wheelchairs and other non‑life support medical equipment and devices
• Prepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needs
• Help patient maintain good personal hygiene, including bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing, and eating
• 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.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health‑related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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