Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA (Rossville, GA)

Avenues Home Care of Tennessee•Rossville, GA

10h

About The Position

Avenues Home Care Certified Nursing Assistants care for elderly, vulnerable, and disabled clients, often those who cannot care for themselves. The caregiver must prioritize client needs and provide attentive care in accordance with the client’s plan of care. The agency serves Rossville, Woodland Hills, Lakeview, and other local areas. The position includes full-time, part-time, PRN, and short-shift opportunities, with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts offered. Caregivers report daily activity to a supervisor through the agency management system and activity logs, using additional communication methods as needed. They must follow company policies, protect confidential information, attend meetings and in-services when requested, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Hold a CNA or PCA license.
Have CPR and First Aid certifications.
Have a negative TB test.
Have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Have reliable transportation.
Maintain a fit-for-duty physical condition and be able to lift or push up to 50 pounds.
Have good communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written assignments.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills, including tact and diplomacy.
Demonstrate organizational and planning skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Maintain an established work schedule.
Be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Demonstrate proficiency with the ClearCare homecare company management system.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience assisting with Activities of Daily Living or caring for elderly, disabled, or other vulnerable clients.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living specified in their plans of care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, toileting, transferring, eating, and continence care.
Provide medication assistance, housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, feeding, shopping, transportation to and from appointments, and companionship.
Perform other household tasks specified in the client’s plan of care.
Report daily activity to a supervisor through the agency management system and daily activity logs, and communicate through other available channels as needed.
Practice safety in all activities involving clients and report unsafe working conditions or behavior.
Provide superior care and remain alert to potential care concerns or changes in a client’s condition.
Report suspected abuse or neglect immediately through the proper chain of command, as required by law.
Document unusual behavior, events, conditions, or people.
Maintain confidentiality of records and other work-related information, including compliance with company confidentiality policies and HIPAA regulations.
Maintain personal appearance in accordance with company policies and dress code.
Report for shifts on time and communicate scheduling changes promptly.
Attend meetings and in-services as requested and follow company policies and procedures.