Geriatric Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)

Aveanna Healthcare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(K)

FSA, Long and Short Term Disability

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Geriatric Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Newark, Delaware. This entry-level part-time role involves providing excellent patient care and assisting with daily activities. Candidates must have a State Certified Nursing Assistant certification and current CPR. The position offers competitive compensation, including a benefits package for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Must hold a State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification.
• Current CPR certification required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Providing great patient care.
• Answering patient calls and determining how to help.
• Providing physical support with daily activities.

Skills

Ability to think independently

Communication in fast-paced environments

Patient care

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Current CPR (American Heart Association)

Job description

Geriatric Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)

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Position Overview

Aveanna Healthcare is growing and is currently seeking excellent CNAs. We have both full and part‑time opportunities available including 6‑8 hours during the day, evening and overnight in addition to some 10 and 12 hours.

Now offering a referral bonus.

CNA Responsibilities

• Providing great patient care.
• Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them.
• Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising.
• Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.
• Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
• Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers and nurses about patient condition, treatment plans, and suggested activities.
• Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.
• Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises or blood in urine.
• Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
• Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
• Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.

CNA Requirements

• State Certified Nursing Assistant Certification Required.
• Current CPR (American Heart Association).
• Ability to think and work independently and with direction, and communicate with staff members in a fast‑paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• High School graduate or equivalent.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• FSA, Long and Short Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(K)

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status*

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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