Certified Nursing Assistants Needed (CNA)

Aveanna Healthcare; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 23,598 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wenatchee, United States, is looking for compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to support patients in their daily living activities and provide personal medical care. The ideal candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED, current CPR certification, and relevant state certifications. Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, documenting care received, and reporting to the Nursing Supervisor. A commitment to patient care and adherence to confidentiality standards is essential. Join us in improving patients' quality of life.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current CPR certification must be maintained.
• Current certification as required for the state must be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal medical care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Help patients maintain personal hygiene by assisting with bathing and grooming.
• Document patient care and report significant changes to the nursing supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time Management

Effective problem-solving

Good organization skills

Communication skills

Education

High school graduate or GED

Current CPR certification

Current, unrestricted certification

Job description

Aveanna Healthcare is growing and seeking compassionate and capable CNAs to join our team!

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.

Compensation

$17.13-19/HR DOE

Day Shifts currently Available!

Cases available in Leavenworth and Cashmere

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

Documentation

• 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

Additional Service Tasks

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
• Not applicable if the patient is the child/loved one of the Certified Nursing Assistant

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 an 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 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…

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.