Certified Nursing Assistant - PDN

Aveanna • Clearfield, PA

8h • Remote

About The Position

Are you looking for a change of pace? Trying to find a new job outside of the nursing home or hospital? Aveanna Healthcare allows you to have a flexible schedule based on your life while enjoying more manageable 1:1 caseloads. Aveanna Healthcare is one of the nation's largest homecare providers working with patients of all ages and specializing in pediatrics.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED
• Current, unrestricted certification or proof of training as required by the state
• Current CPR certification
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with aide care and policies and procedures
• Valid Driver’s License and Acceptable MVR
• Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English
• Must be able to travel
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
• Must be able to sit and climb stairs
• Must have visual and hearing acuity
• Must have strong sense of smell and touch
• Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance
• Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport

Nice To Haves

• Attention to detail
• Time Management
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Good organization and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such as: Basic first aid, Taking weight and vital signs, Catheter and bowel care, including I&O monitoring, Range of motion exercises, exercises as assigned by a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist, Ambulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical equipment and devices
• Prepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needs
• Care for patient’s special conditions and needs within scope of authorized tasks
• Help patient maintain good personal hygiene, such as: Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eating
• Thorough completion and coordination of all required documentation, such as: Maintaining and completing the necessary patient/family and Company documentation records upon conclusion of each visit
• Observe and report significant changes in patient’s condition to the (RN) Nursing Supervisor
• Provide hands-on personal care and performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services.
• Provide services that are ordered by the physician in the plan of care and that the aide is permitted to perform under state law.

Benefits

• Smaller case loads means more opportunities to grow with your patient
• Referral Bonus opportunities
• Weekly Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Scheduling
• Holiday Pay and Potential for Overtime
• Paid Training & Continuous Professional Development
• 24/7 On call support with clinical and scheduling to handle issues outside of office hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED