Certified Nursing Assistant - PDN

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

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is looking for compassionate caregivers to provide essential medical care in Bedford County, United States. The role requires high school graduation or GED and current certification for caregiver responsibilities. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in clinical assessments and communicate effectively with nursing supervisors. Key responsibilities include basic first aid, personal hygiene assistance, and monitoring patient conditions. The starting pay is $14 an hour, with various physical requirements involved in the role.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Current, unrestricted certification or proof of training as required by the state.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments and compliance with aide care.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic first aid and take weight and vital signs.
• Assist with bathing, toileting, grooming, and personal hygiene.
• Observe and report significant changes in patient’s condition.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Patient care

Communication

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

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, such as:
• Assistance with 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

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.