Certified Nursing Assistant - PDN

Aveanna Healthcare; Clarion (Clarion County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in homecare is seeking compassionate aides to provide personalized care to patients of all ages. This role offers the chance to work with manageable 1:1 caseloads, allowing caregivers to build meaningful relationships with their patients. The company promotes a flexible schedule, enabling you to balance work and life effectively. You'll be part of a supportive team that values continuous professional development and offers comprehensive benefits, including health and dental insurance. If you're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Flexible Scheduling

Referral Bonus opportunities

Paid Training & Continuous Professional Development

Holiday Pay and Potential for Overtime

Weekly Pay

24/7 On call support

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification and valid driver's license required.
• High school diploma or GED is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with medical tasks as needed.
• Document patient care and report changes to nursing supervisor.
• Assist patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time Management

Effective problem-solving

Good organization skills

Communication skills

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

CPR certification

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Are you looking for a change of pace? Trying to find a new job outside of the nursing home or hospital? Aveanna Healthcare allows you to have a flexible schedule based on your life while enjoying more manageable 1:1 caseloads.

Why work with Aveanna?

• Smaller case loads means more opportunities to grow with your patient
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• Weekly Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Holiday Pay and Potential for Overtime
• Paid Training & Continuous Professional Development
• 24/7 On call support with clinical and scheduling to handle issues outside of office hours

Who are we?

Aveanna Healthcare is one of the nation's largest homecare providers working with patients of all ages and specializing in pediatrics.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such as:
• Basic first aid
• Taking weight and vital signs
• Catheter and bowel care, including I&O monitoring
• Range of motion exercises, exercises as assigned by a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist
• Ambulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical equipment and devices
• Prepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needs
• Care for patient’s special conditions and needs within scope of authorized tasks
• Help patient maintain good personal hygiene, such as:
• Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eating
• Thorough completion and coordination of all required documentation, such as:
• Maintaining and completing the necessary patient/family and Company documentation records upon conclusion of each visit
• Observe and report significant changes in patient’s condition to the (RN) Nursing Supervisor
• Provide hands-on personal care and performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services.
• Provide services that are ordered by the physician in the plan of care and that the aide is permitted to perform under state law.

Requirements

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

Other Skills/Abilities

• Attention to detail
• Time Management
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Good organization and communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
• Must be able to travel
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
• Must be able to sit and climb stairs
• Must have visual and hearing acuity
• Must have strong sense of smell and touch
• Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
• Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport

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.