Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Private Duty

PruittHealth • Carrollton, GA

6h

About The Position

PruittHealth’s PH Family First Personal Care Services division is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for private-duty care in the metro Atlanta market. The CNA assists patients and caregivers with personal hygiene and other care needs to increase patient comfort. Full-time, part-time, and PRN availability is listed.

The CNA provides respectful, private comfort care; assists with daily activities and mobility; monitors and reports patient condition and progress; coordinates care with the agency RN Supervisor; and keeps accurate visit records. The role also involves maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable patient environment, following safety and emergency procedures, participating in training and agency activities, and using the Matrix Care documentation system after training.

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.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with patients and family members, respond helpfully to concerns, and answer questions professionally.
• Respond productively to change and handle additional projects as assigned.
• Maintain current license or certification as required.
• Honor patients’ rights, including fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, civil rights, and the right to wage complaints.
• Comply with the corporate compliance program.
• Ability to use the Matrix Care documentation system after receiving training.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal comfort care while protecting patient 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 skin integrity.
• Provide comfort care, 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 patients.
• 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.
• Participate in agency surveys and prepare subsequently required reports.
• Report job-related functions or tasks involving 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED