Nursing Assistant: Hands-on Patient Care & Support

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to deliver essential patient care within our hospital units. The role includes direct patient assistance and collaboration with nursing staff to ensure high-quality care.

The position requires strong communication, safety awareness, and adherence to unit standards. Experience with diverse patient populations and basic clinical skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate with patients, staff, and coworkers.
• BLS, CPI; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
• One year of experience taking care of patients and dealing with the public preferred.

Responsibilities

• Personal care for all body systems, including bathing, oral hygiene, perineal care, linen changes and hair care.
• Pre- and post-op/ procedure care
• Post-mortem care
• Patient in restraints
• Transfer of patient (e.g. bed to chair, bed to commode or back)
• Assists with ambulation and exercise
• Correct positioning of patients in beds, chairs, and specialty surfaces
• Assures unused equipment and supplies are cleaned/removed from the patient's room after discontinuation
• Utilizes discharge process, to include bed tracking, when discharging/transferring patients.
• Demonstrates effective conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrates competency in skin care protocols and care
• Demonstrates Self-growth/accountability: participates in quality assurance and PI activities.

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to deliver essential patient care within our hospital units. The role includes direct patient assistance and collaboration with nursing staff to ensure high-quality care.

The position requires strong communication, safety awareness, and adherence to unit standards. Experience with diverse patient populations and basic clinical skills are preferred.