Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Private Duty

PruittHealth • Norcross, GA

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About The Position

PruittHealth Family First is piloting a Personal Care Services division in the metro Atlanta market and is hiring a part-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The CNA assists patients and caregivers with personal hygiene and other personal care needs to improve patient comfort. The scheduled hours are Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The role provides comfort care while protecting patients’ dignity, privacy, rights, and safety. It includes personal care, companionship, household and appointment-related assistance, observing and reporting changes in patients’ conditions, maintaining visit records, and coordinating care with the agency RN Supervisor. The CNA must maintain current required certification and participate in in-service education, meetings, and training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active, current, unrestricted CNA certification in the state of practice.
• One year of experience working with adults in a healthcare setting.
• Current registration in the State Nurse Aide Registry as a Certified Nurse Aide.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.
• At least 12 hours of annual in-service education, with documentation provided to the agency.
• Ability to communicate well with patients and family members, maintain a warm and approachable manner, respond helpfully to concerns, and answer questions professionally.
• Ability to respond productively to change and handle additional projects as assigned.
• Maintain current license or certification as required.
• Ability to use the Matrix Care documenting system after receiving training.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal comfort care while preserving patient dignity and privacy.
• Obtain vital signs for assigned patients.
• Follow procedures for medical emergencies or other incidents affecting service delivery.
• Report patient progress and problems to supervisory personnel.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition, including skin integrity.
• Provide comfort care, companionship, shopping and errands, meal preparation, housekeeping, appointment scheduling, and medication reminders.
• Assist with patient transfers, ambulation, and exercise.
• Provide personal hygiene, including bathing, shaving, oral hygiene, skin care, dressing, toileting, and hair care.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients.
• Coordinate care with the agency RN Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate and current visit records.
• Attend team meetings, staff-development in-services, trainings, and continuing education programs.
• Participate in agency surveys and complete subsequently required reports.
• Honor patient rights and comply with the corporate compliance program.
• Report job-related occupational hazards, including exposure to blood and body fluids, as necessary.
• Follow safety regulations and procedures, including fire protection and prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, and safe equipment use.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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