Certified Nursing Assistant, Private Duty

Job Description:

Job Description

Description

JOB PURPOSE:

As part of PruittHealth’s (PH) top initiatives, a new division of Personal Care Services (PCS), PH Family First is seeking CNAs for private duty throughout the metro Atlanta market.

KEY 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 that affect the delivery of services

• Report patient progress and problems to supervisory personnel

• Observe and report any changes in condition, including skin integrity

• Provide comfort care, companion, shopping/errands, meal prepping and related tasks, housekeeping, appointment scheduling, medication reminders services

• Assist with patient transfer, ambulation, and exercise

• Provide personal hygiene to patient(s), including bathing, shaving, oral hygiene, skin care, dressing, toileting, and hair care

• Maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patient

• Coordinate care with agency RN Supervisor

• Maintain accurate and current records of visits

• Perform all other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• 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. Provide a warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to families, visitors, and patients. Respond to expressed concerns with a helpful, caring demeanor. Answer questions in a professional manner

• Respond to change productively, and handle additional projects as assigned

• Participate in agency surveys and any subsequently required reports

• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in the field

• Maintain current license/certification as required

• Honor patient’s rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints

• Comply with corporate compliance program

• Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards, including exposure to blood and body fluids, as necessary

• Follow established safety regulations, including fire protection and prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc

• Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment

• Ability to use Matrix Care documenting system, after receiving training

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Certificate of completion of state recognized Home Care Aide training program and supervised clinical practice

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• One (1) year of experience working with adults in a healthcare setting

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

• Current registration in State Nurse Aide Registry as a Certified Nurse Aide

• Current CPR certification

• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

• Personal Care Services experience is desirable

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.