CNA

Bleckley Memorial Hospital; Cochran (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bleckley Memorial Hospital in Cochran, GA is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patients with personal care, monitoring vital signs, and providing comforting, respectful service.

The role emphasizes teamwork, infection control, and reliable performance, with a focus on patient-centered care and maintaining a calm, clean environment, including night-time quietude.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification is required.
• Prior CNA experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates respect and the highest standards of care for patients/residents and all employees.
• Provides service in a timely manner and with a cheerful attitude to all customers.
• Performs as a productive team member who is continually working and producing results.
• Maintains infection prevention protocols and hand washing.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Medical Teamwork

Bedside Manner

Infection Control

Education

Current CNA certification

Job description

Supports patients by assisting with personal hygiene, providing comfort, transportation, and vital sign monitoring.

Job Duties:

• Demonstrates respect and the highest standards of care for patients/residents and all employees.


• Provides service in a timely manner and with a cheerful attitude to all customers.


• Performs as a productive team member who is continually working and producing results.


• Consistently performs purposeful 2 to 3 hour rounding on all patients/residents.


• Uses effective communication with patients/residents regarding their personal care.


• Champion collaboration among health care team members to ensure patient needs are met.


• Provides clear communication during patient handoffs with physicians, patients/residents, and family members.


• Maintains an attitude and environment that encourages retention through professionalism and respect.


• Accepts ownership for the continuous success of the team.


• Maintains a professional image of the organization in accordance with organizational policies.


• Willingly adjusts to assignment changes with a positive attitude.


• Promotes patient/resident-centered care by maintaining a clean, calm, and quiet environment, especially at night.


• Participates in process improvement in a positive manner.


• Provides the best possible service through accountability and a positive work ethic.


• Consistently completes assigned departmental duties throughout and/or by end of shift.


• Responds to patient needs in a consistent timely manner or follows department guidelines when not available.


• Performs adequate documentation of patient care by completion of all interventions.


• Adheres to infection prevention protocols and complies with hand washing protocol.


• Provides patient care based on evidence-based practice guidelines.


• Embraces change and supports new ideas and management decisions.


• Improvement or consistency in performance and behavior from previous evaluation.


• Participates in departmental and organizational initiatives and/or committees.


• Participates in educational opportunities (i.e. certifications, skills fairs, in-services, etc.).


• Practices effective time management and conserves expenses.


• Promptly reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.

Education:

Current CNA certification.

Training/Experience:

Prior CNA experience highly desired.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Multi-tasking


• Medical Teamwork


• Bedside Manner


• Infection Control