Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), PACE Program, Full-time

HOSPICE SAVANNAH INC • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

The PACE Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and is specially trained to provide personal care to PACE participants in accordance with individual care plans. The CNA maintains patient confidentiality and promotes patient rights in accordance with agency, state, and federal directives. The CNA identifies cultural and lifestyle choices and accommodates differences without judgment.

The position is full-time, with a 30–40-hour work week. Occasional additional days or hours, including holidays, may be requested as needed. Although the CNA may be designated to a particular department or region, the role may require serving patients outside that area. Travel is required, and home visits may require use of a personal vehicle.

Requirements

• Current Georgia Nurse’s Aide certification.
• CPR certification.
• Two or more years of direct patient care experience in hospice, hospital, skilled nursing, assisted living, or home health.
• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft, including Outlook, and database knowledge.
• Ability to interact effectively with varied patient populations, families, physicians, staff, and the community.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and infection control.
• Strong patient care and personal hygiene skills, effective communication and teamwork abilities, keen observation, accurate documentation, empathy, and adaptability.
• Ability to travel as required; home visits may require use of a personal vehicle.
• Ability to ambulate or lift a patient, with or without assistive devices, in excess of 75 lbs. using proper lifting techniques.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CHPNA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to PACE participants in accordance with individual care plans.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and promote patient rights in accordance with agency, state, and federal directives.
• Identify and non-judgmentally accommodate patients’ cultural and lifestyle choices.
• Serve patients outside the designated department or region when required.
• Travel as required and use a personal vehicle for home visits when necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed