CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care - New Horizons Limestone - Full Time Nights

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of an RN or LPN. The role involves assisting adults and geriatric residents with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and delivering personal care according to the plan of care.

The successful candidate will have current Georgia CNA licensure and ideally one year of related experience, with strong teamwork and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Current Georgia Certified Nursing Assistant licensure.
• One year of nursing assistant-related experience.
• Basic nursing assistant skills.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Demonstrates therapeutic communication with patients.

Responsibilities

• Makes care rounds and reports pertinent information to the nurse.
• Takes vitals and assists with tube feeding as needed.
• Provides personal care (bathing, grooming, mouth care) per care plan.
• Assists with repositioning, mobility, and comfort.
• Ensures safety and reports potential problems to supervisor.
• Stores and handles equipment and supplies per policy.
• Runs errands or supports other departments as requested.
• May assist with housekeeping tasks as needed.

Skills

Nursing assistant skills

Basic math

Emergency procedures

Therapeutic communication

Team player

Patient safety

Education

Georgia CNA licensure

Job description

Job Category:Clinical SupportWork Shift/Schedule:12 Hr Evening - MorningNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.About the Role:Job SummaryDemonstrates direct and indirect resident patient care activities under the direction of an RN or LPN. Assists residents with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, comfort, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of residents. This position will care for patients in the adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.Minimum Job QualificationsLicensure or other certifications: Current Georgia Certified Nursing Assistant licensure.Educational Requirements:Minimum Experience:Other:Preferred Job QualificationsPreferred Licensure or other certifications:Preferred Educational Requirements:Preferred Experience: One (1) year of nursing assistant-related experience.Other:Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesBasic nursing assistant skillsBasic mathematical abilitiesKnowledge of emergency proceduresDemonstrates techniques of therapeutic communication and explains procedure regarding care to be provided to patient prior to start of procedureDemonstrates commitment and willingness to follow supervisory guidelines and work as part of a teamEssential Tasks and ResponsibilitiesMakes care rounds and reports pertinent information as appropriate. Takes vitals and tube feeding.Provides personal care such as bathing, shampoo, nail care, mouth care, as directed by the patient's plan of care in accordance with service procedures and assists patient's with necessary self help skills, leaving the patient's immediate environment neat and clean.Utilizes proper body mechanics, provides for positioning, mobility, or comfort needs. Contributes to patient safety and reports potential problems/concepts to the Patient Care Manager/RN/Therapist.Ensures resident equipment is accessible to resident (i.e., call bell, water pitcher, assistive devices).Ensures resident activity and other worksheets are completed appropriately.Stores equipment and supplies in compliance with policies and procedures.Reports all complaints and grievances made by patient or family members to charge nurse, ADON, DON, or Administrator.Responsible for storing resident’s personal items properly.Assist in washing resident’s clothes.Run errands to other departments to deliver or pick-up items, if requested.May assist with housekeeping duties such as cleaning tables, refrigerator.Physical DemandsWeight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of timeWeight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of timeVision: Moderate, Constantly 66-100% of timeKneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, KeyboardingWorking at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.NGHS: Opportunities start here.Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.