Certified Nursing Assistant - PDN

Aveanna Healthcare; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonuses

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Flexible scheduling

Paid training and professional development

Holiday pay and potential for overtime

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Harrisburg, PA. This role includes providing personal care and support to patients, assisting with basic medical tasks, and maintaining patient hygiene. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, current state certification, and CPR certification. The position offers flexibility in scheduling, ensuring manageable caseloads. Join us to make a difference in the lives of your patients while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform basic first aid, take weight and vital signs.
• Help maintain good personal hygiene for patients.
• Observe and report significant changes in patient’s condition.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time Management

Effective problem-solving

Good organization

Good communication skills

Education

High school graduate or GED

Current CPR certification

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Are you looking for a change of pace? Trying to find a new job outside 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. Starting Rate: $15 per hour.

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

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 a 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.

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