Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

PruittHealth • Kennesaw, GA

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About The Position

PruittHealth’s PH Family First division is piloting Personal Care Services in the metro Atlanta market and seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to assist patients and caregivers with personal hygiene and other support needs, increasing patient comfort. Part-time opportunities are available in Acworth, Georgia, on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; in Acworth Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; and in Kennesaw on Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

The CNA provides personal and comfort care, assists with mobility and daily activities, monitors and reports patient status, and maintains a safe, clean, and comfortable environment. The role coordinates care with the agency RN Supervisor and maintains accurate visit records. The CNA must meet ongoing education, certification, safety, and documentation requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active, current, unrestricted CNA certification in the state of practice.
• At least 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.
• Attend at least 12 hours of annual in-service education and provide documentation to the agency.
• Ability to communicate well with patients and family members and to respond to concerns in a helpful, caring, and professional manner.
• Ability to respond productively to change and handle additional projects as assigned.
• Ability to use the Matrix Care documenting system after receiving training.

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 affecting service delivery.
• Report patient progress and problems to supervisory personnel.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition, including changes in 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 assistance, including bathing, shaving, oral hygiene, skin care, dressing, toileting, and hair care.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable patient environment.
• Coordinate care with the agency RN Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate and current records of visits.
• Attend team meetings, staff development in-services, trainings, and continuing education programs.
• Participate in agency surveys and complete subsequently required reports.
• Maintain current license or certification as required.
• Honor patient rights, including fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights.
• 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 equipment safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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