Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)

Aveanna Healthcare; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off Available

Flexible scheduling

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount

Job summary

A leading home healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to deliver personal medical care and assist patients with daily living activities. The role is vital in enhancing the patients' quality of life while respecting confidentiality and professional boundaries. Qualified candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and current CPR certification. The position offers flexible scheduling and a supportive work environment that values compassion and empathy in caregiving.

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments and compliance with care policies.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal medical care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Observe and report significant changes in patient conditions.
• Assist patients with hygiene and daily tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Effective problem-solving

Good communication skills

Education

High school graduate or GED

Current CPR certification

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Private Duty Nursing (PDN) at Aveanna Healthcare

Position Overview

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing personal medical care and assistance with daily living activities that improve quality of life by allowing our patients to remain in their home (or facility) while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times. We consider it both a privilege and an honor when we welcome a new patient into our Aveanna family. Our homecare is always delivered from a place of heartfelt compassion and empathy, and every one of our Certified Nursing Assistants works together to make sure we achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. Aveanna isn’t just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults – we are a national leader.

Awards & Recognition

• Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company in 2024
• Best Company for Work-Life Balance, Happiest Employees and Culture and Best CEO in 2024, as ranked by Comparably

Essential Job Functions

• Perform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such as basic first aid, taking weight and vital signs, catheter and bowel care, I&O monitoring, range of motion exercises as assigned by PT/OT/S‑LP, ambulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non‑life support medical equipment and devices, preparing meals according to dietary and nutritional needs, caring for patient’s special conditions and needs within scope of authorized tasks.
• Help patients maintain good personal hygiene—assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eating.
• Maintain and complete required documentation 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 perform 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.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Company‑Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off Available
• Flexible scheduling – full‑time, part‑time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts.
• 24/7 local support from operators and clinicians
• Aveanna provides a tablet in each patient’s home for electronic documentation
• Career pathing with opportunities for skill advancement
• Weekly and/or daily pay
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount
• Employee Relief Fund

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 policies and procedures
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR

Ongoing Education

An aide must receive at least 12 hours of in‑service training during each 12‑month period. In‑service training may occur while the aide is furnishing care to a patient.

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 both at home and during transport.

Environment

Must be able to function in a variety of environments that may involve exposure to allergens and other 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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.