CNA

Phoebe Putney Health System; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System's Home Health division in Albany, GA is seeking a dependable Certified Nursing Assistant to provide essential personal care and mobility support for patients in their homes. You will assist with activities of daily living under supervision and report changes in patient condition to the supervising RN.

Responsibilities include documenting care, coordinating with therapists and nurses, and using basic equipment safely to support patients' health and well-being in a home

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Non Degree Program in Completion of Home Health Aide training program required.

Responsibilities

• Treats patients with compassion and follows the plan of care.
• Documents and reports patient status to supervising RN.
• Operates basic home health equipment and maintains it in working order.
• Respects patient privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Compassionate care

Rapport building

Effective communication

Patient monitoring

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Home Health Aide training completion (non-degree)

Tools

Medical equipment operation

Job description

Job Number: 34821

Location: Phoebe Home Health

Street Address: 810 14th Ave

City, State: Albany, Georgia

Zip Code: 31701

Department: PPMH PHOEBE HOME HEALTH

Shift: Days

Job Type: Full time

Posted Date: 2026-08-14

Job Description Summary: Provides personal hygiene services, assists with ambulation and exercises as defined by therapist and simple household services essential to maintain the health and well-being of the patient. Assists with medications that are normally self-administered. Reports changes in the patient’s condition and needs to supervising RN.

Job Summary

Provides personal hygiene services, assists with ambulation and exercises as defined by therapist and simple household services essential to maintain the health and well-being of the patient. Assists with medications that are normally self-administered. Reports changes in the patient’s condition and needs to supervising RN.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Non Degree Program in Completion of Home Health Aide training program (Required)

Work Experience

1 - 2 years Institutional health care setting assisting patients with ADL’s (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

Required Certifications/Licensures: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Essential Functions

CARE PROCESSES:

• Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care.
• Bases care decisions on plan of care.
• Monitors and documents patient response.
• Establishes rapport with clients.
• Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs.
• Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment.
• Provides effective interventions.
• Respects patients confidentiality and privacy.
• Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.

DOCUMENTATION:

• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
• Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users.
• Uses correct terminology.
• Conforms to required style and format.

TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE:

• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
• Understands equipment operation.
• Maintains equipment in working order.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Uses technology to increase productivity.
• Adapts to new technology

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.

For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.

Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.