CNA HomeCare 1st & 3rd Shifts

PruittHealth•Norcross, GA

17h

About The Position

As part of PruittHealth’s (PH) top initiatives, a new division of Personal Care Services (PCS), PH Family First, is being piloted metro Atlanta market. PH Family First is looking to hire a CNA to join a winning team, to assist the patient and caregiver with personal hygiene needs to increase the level of comfort to the patient.

Requirements

A minimum of a high scholl diploma or it's equavilent and an active, current, unrestricted CNA certification in the state of practice
One (1) year of experience working with adults in a healthcare setting
Current registration in State Nurse Aide Registry as a Certified Nurse Aide
Current CPR certification
Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance

Responsibilities

Provide optimal comfort care, dignity and privacy for the patient
Obtain vital signs of patient(s) assigned
Follow procedures for handling medical emergencies or other incidents that affect the delivery of services
Report patient progress and problems to supervisory personnel
Observe and report any changes in condition, including skin integrity
Provide comfort care, companion, shopping/errands, meal prepping and related tasks, housekeeping, appointment scheduling, medication reminders services
Assist with patient transfer, ambulation, and exercise
Provide personal hygiene to patient(s), including bathing, shaving, oral hygiene, skin care, dressing, toileting, and hair care
Maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patient
Coordinate care with agency RN Supervisor
Maintain accurate and current records of visits
Perform all other duties as assigned
Attend a minimum of 12 hours of annual in-service education and provide documentation to the agency
Attend team meetings and staff development in-services and trainings
Communicate well with patient and family members. Provide a warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to families, visitors, and patients. Respond to expressed concerns with a helpful, caring demeanor. Answer questions in a professional manner
Respond to change productively, and handle additional projects as assigned
Participate in agency surveys and any subsequently required reports
Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in the field
Maintain current license/certification as required
Honor patient’s rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints
Comply with corporate compliance program
Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards, including exposure to blood and body fluids, as necessary
Follow established safety regulations, including fire protection and prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc
Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment
Ability to use Matrix Care documenting system, after receiving training