Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Private Duty FLOAT POOL

PruittHealth • Cumming, GA

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About The Position

PruittHealth Family First Services is hiring a full-time CNA for a float position serving Forsyth County. The CNA assists patients and caregivers with personal hygiene and other personal care needs to improve patient comfort, while protecting each patient's dignity and privacy. The role includes providing comfort care and companionship, assisting with daily activities and mobility, observing and reporting changes in condition, maintaining accurate visit records, and coordinating care with the agency RN Supervisor. The CNA must travel within Forsyth County.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active, current, unrestricted CNA certification in the state of practice and current registration in the State Nurse Aide Registry as a Certified Nurse Aide.
• At least one year of experience working with adults in a healthcare setting.
• 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 effectively and courteously with patients and family members.
• 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.
• Must be available to travel within Forsyth County.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient comfort care while maintaining 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 companionship, shopping and errands, meal preparation, housekeeping, appointment scheduling, medication reminders, and related services.
• Assist patients with transfers, ambulation, and exercise.
• Provide personal hygiene care, 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.
• Follow patient rights, corporate compliance requirements, safety regulations, infection-control procedures, and safe equipment practices.
• Report job-related functions or tasks that involve occupational hazards, including exposure to blood and body fluids, as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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