Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Private Duty

PruittHealth • Norcross, GA

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About The Position

PruittHealth Family First Services is piloting a Personal Care Services division in the metro Atlanta market and is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant for private-duty care. The CNA assists patients and caregivers with personal hygiene and other support needs to promote patient comfort, dignity, and privacy. The listing gives Johns Creek, Georgia, as the location and lists availability every day from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The CNA provides personal care and companionship, assists with mobility and exercise, helps maintain a safe and comfortable home environment, and coordinates care with the agency RN Supervisor. The role also includes documenting visits, reporting patient progress or changes in condition, responding to emergencies and incidents according to procedure, and completing required training and agency activities.

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.
• Ability to communicate well with patients and family members and respond to concerns in a helpful, caring, and professional manner.
• Ability to adapt to change and handle additional projects as assigned.
• Maintain current license or certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comfort care while protecting the patient's dignity and privacy.
• Obtain vital signs for assigned patients.
• Follow procedures for medical emergencies and other incidents that affect service delivery.
• Report patient progress and problems to supervisory personnel.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition, including skin integrity.
• Provide comfort care and companionship, shopping and errands, meal preparation, housekeeping, appointment scheduling, and medication reminders.
• Assist patients with 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 the patient.
• Coordinate care with the agency RN Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate and current visit records.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Attend at least 12 hours of annual in-service education and provide documentation to the agency.
• Attend team meetings, staff development in-services, and trainings.
• Participate in agency surveys and complete subsequently required reports.
• Attend continuing education programs to stay informed about changes in the field.
• Honor patients' rights, including fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights.
• Comply with the corporate compliance program and established safety procedures and regulations, including fire prevention, smoking regulations, and infection control.
• Report job-related occupational hazards, including exposure to blood and body fluids, as necessary.
• Use the Matrix Care documenting system after receiving training.

What This Job Offers

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