Weekend CNA: Personal Care & Comfort Specialist - Part Time

PruittHealth; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a part-time weekend shift (Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM) in the Atlanta metro market as part of the PH Family First initiative. The CNA will assist patients with personal hygiene and comfort needs, monitor vital signs, and support coordinated care with the RN supervisor.

The role requires active CNA certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and one year of healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Attend a minimum of 12 hours of annual in-service education and provide documentation to the agency.
• Attend team meetings and staff development in-services and trainings.
• Communicate well with patient and family members, with a warm, friendly and professional demeanor.
• Respond to change productively and handle additional projects as assigned.
• Participate in agency surveys and required reports.
• Pursue continuing education to stay current in the field.
• Maintain current CNA license/certification as required.
• Honor patient rights to fair and equitable treatment and privacy.
• Follow safety regulations and report occupational hazards, including exposure to blood.
• Follow safety procedures and use MatrixCare documenting system after training.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal comfort care, dignity and privacy for the patient.
• Obtain vital signs of patient(s) assigned.
• Follow procedures for handling medical emergencies or other incidents.
• Report patient progress and problems to supervisory personnel.
• Observe and report any changes in condition, including skin integrity.
• Provide comfort care, companionship, errands, meal prep, housekeeping and related tasks.
• Assist with patient transfer, ambulation and exercise.
• Provide personal hygiene to patients (bathing, grooming, toileting, etc).
• Maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patient.
• Coordinate care with the agency RN Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate and current records of visits.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Infection control

Emergency procedures

Documentation

Care coordination

Privacy respect

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active CNA certification

Tools

MatrixCare

Job description

PruittHealth is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a part-time weekend shift (Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM) in the Atlanta metro market as part of the PH Family First initiative. The CNA will assist patients with personal hygiene and comfort needs, monitor vital signs, and support coordinated care with the RN supervisor.

The role requires active CNA certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and one year of healthcare experience.