Certified Nursing Assistant CNA Homecare Private Duty
PruittHealth · Carrollton, GA · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Job Purpose
As part of PruittHealth’s (PH) top initiatives, a new division of Personal Care Services (PCS), PH Family First, is being piloted in the metro Atlanta market. PH Family First is seeking a CNA to join a winning team, assisting patients and caregivers with personal hygiene needs to enhance patient comfort.Key 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 affecting service delivery.
- 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, housekeeping, appointment scheduling, and medication reminders.
- Aid with patient transfer, ambulation, and exercise.
- Perform personal hygiene tasks, including bathing, shaving, oral hygiene, skin care, dressing, toileting, and hair care.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for the patient.
- Cookordination care with agency RN Supervisor.
- Maintain accurate and current records of visits.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Attend a minimum of 12 hours of annual in-service education and provide documentation to the agency.
- Participate in team meetings and staff development in-services and trainings.
- Communicate well with patient and family members, providing a warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude.
- Respond to expressed concerns with a helpful, caring demeanor, answering questions professionally.
- Handle change productively and manage additional projects as assigned.
- Participate in agency surveys and any required reports.
- Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to stay updated on industry changes.
- Honor patient’s rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights, including the right to file complaints.
- Report job-related functions/tasks involving occupational hazards, such as exposure to blood and body fluids, as necessary.
- Comply with 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.
Minimum Education and Experience
- A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, and an active, current, unrestricted CNA certification in the state of practice.
- One (1) year of experience working with adults in a healthcare setting.
Minimum Licensure/Certification
- Current registration in the State Nurse Aide Registry as a Certified Nurse Aide.
- Valid CPR certification.
Additional Qualifications
- (Preferred qualifications) n/a