Compassionate CNA: Resident Care & Daily Living Support

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, GA is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support adult and geriatric residents under the supervision of an RN or LPN. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor resident comfort, and help maintain a safe, clean environment in line with patient care plans.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, accurate vital signs, and collaboration with the care team to ensure safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Current Georgia Certified Nursing Assistant licensure.
• One year of nursing assistant-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Makes care rounds and reports pertinent information as appropriate; takes vitals and tube feeding.
• Provides personal care such as bathing, shampoo, nail care, mouth care per plan of care.
• Uses proper body mechanics; assists with positioning, mobility, or comfort; contributes to safety.
• Ensures resident equipment is accessible (call bell, water pitcher, assistive devices).
• Stores equipment and supplies per policies; supports housekeeping tasks if needed.
• Reports complaints to charge nurse/ADON/DON/Administrator.
• Assists with washing resident’s clothes.
• Runs errands to other departments when requested.

Skills

Basic nursing assistant skills

Basic mathematical abilities

Knowledge of emergency procedures

Therapeutic communication

Teamwork

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, GA is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support adult and geriatric residents under the supervision of an RN or LPN. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor resident comfort, and help maintain a safe, clean environment in line with patient care plans.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, accurate vital signs, and collaboration with the care team to ensure safety and quality.