CNA

Worksourceheartofgeorgia; Cochran (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Worksourceheartofgeorgia in Cochran, Georgia seeks individuals to support patients by assisting with personal hygiene and vital sign monitoring. Responsibilities include effective communication with healthcare team members and ensuring patient needs are met through respectful care.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a cheerful attitude and a commitment to providing high-quality service. This is an opportunity to make a difference in patient lives while working in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with personal hygiene and vital sign monitoring.
• Strong communication skills with patients and healthcare teams.
• Willingness to participate in continuous education and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supports patients' personal hygiene and comfort.
• Performs timely patient care and documentation.
• Maintains professionalism and respect at all times.

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.