Certified Nursing Assistant - PDN

Aveanna Healthcare; Clearfield (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Training & Continuous Professional Development

Referral Bonus opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

A leading homecare provider is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide personalized care in Clearfield County. This role offers flexible scheduling, focusing on 1:1 patient interaction. Responsibilities include performing medical care, assisting with daily activities, and reporting significant changes in patients' conditions. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma, current CPR certification, and an unrestricted state certification. This position enhances work-life balance while delivering essential care to patients.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform and document medical care like vital signs and personal care.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, and personal hygiene.
• Document and report changes in patient's condition.
• Provide hands-on personal care as per care plan.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time Management

Effective problem-solving

Good organization

Communication skills

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant - PDN at Aveanna Healthcare

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, ambulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other medical equipment, preparing meals according to dietary and nutritional needs, caring for patient’s special conditions and needs within scope of authorized tasks.
• Assist with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eating.
• Document and coordinate all required 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 simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services.
• Provide services 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 reposition patients and move equipment without assistance.
• Must be able to respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport.

Environment

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

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.

CCPA Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in California. 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.