Certified Nursing Assistant, Private Duty

PruittHealth; Forsyth (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants for private duty roles in the metro Atlanta area. This position involves providing essential comfort care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with personal hygiene tasks to ensure patients receive the dignity and respect they deserve. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families. If you are passionate about healthcare and have the required certification, we invite you to apply and become part of a caring community that values every member.

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion of state recognized Home Care Aide training program.
• One year of experience working with adults in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal comfort care, dignity, and privacy for the patient.
• Report patient progress and problems to supervisory personnel.
• Assist with patient transfer, ambulation, and exercise.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Communication Skills

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Emergency Response

Education

Home Care Aide Training Certificate

Tools

Matrix Care Documenting System

Job description

Job Description - Certified Nursing Assistant, Private Duty (2506556)

Certified Nursing Assistant, Private Duty - 2506556

Description

JOB PURPOSE:

As part of PruittHealth’s (PH) top initiatives, a new division of Personal Care Services (PCS), PH Family First is seeking CNAs for private duty throughout the metro Atlanta market.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide optimal comfort care, dignity and privacy for the patient

• Obtain vital signs of patient(s) assigned

• Follow procedures for handling medical emergencies or other incidents that affect the delivery of services

• Report patient progress and problems to supervisory personnel

• Observe and report any changes in condition, including skin integrity

• Provide comfort care, companion, shopping/errands, meal prepping and related tasks, housekeeping, appointment scheduling, medication reminders services

• Assist with patient transfer, ambulation, and exercise

• Provide personal hygiene to patient(s), including bathing, shaving, oral hygiene, skin care, dressing, toileting, and hair care

• Maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patient

• Coordinate care with agency RN Supervisor

• Maintain accurate and current records of visits

• Perform all other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Attend a minimum of 12 hours of annual in-service education and provide documentation to the agency

• Attend team meetings and staff development in-services and trainings

• Communicate well with patient and family members. Provide a warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to families, visitors, and patients. Respond to expressed concerns with a helpful, caring demeanor. Answer questions in a professional manner

• Respond to change productively, and handle additional projects as assigned

• Participate in agency surveys and any subsequently required reports

• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in the field

• Maintain current license/certification as required

• Honor patient’s rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints

• Comply with corporate compliance program

• Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards, including exposure to blood and body fluids, as necessary

• Follow established safety regulations, including fire protection and prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc

• Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment

• Ability to use Matrix Care documenting system, after receiving training

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Certificate of completion of state recognized Home Care Aide training program and supervised clinical practice

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• One (1) year of experience working with adults in a healthcare setting

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

• Current registration in State Nurse Aide Registry as a Certified Nurse Aide

• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

• Personal Care Services experience is desirable

Family Makes Us Stronger. Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.