Certified Nursing Assistant FF

About the Role

As part of PruittHealth’s 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 looking to hire a CNA to join the team and assist patients and caregivers with personal hygiene needs to increase patient comfort.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal comfort care, dignity, and privacy for the patient
• Obtain vital signs of assigned patient(s)
• Follow procedures for handling medical emergencies or 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, companionship, shopping/errands, meal prepping, housekeeping, appointment scheduling, and medication reminders
• Assist with patient transfer, 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 the patient
• Coordinate care with agency RN Supervisor
• Maintain accurate and current records of visits
• Attend a minimum of 12 hours of annual in-service education and provide documentation
• Attend team meetings and staff development in-services and trainings
• Communicate effectively with patients and family members
• Respond to concerns with a helpful, caring demeanor and answer questions professionally
• Adapt to change and handle additional projects as assigned
• Participate in agency surveys and required reports
• Maintain current license/certification and stay updated on field changes
• Honor patient rights to fair treatment, self-determination, privacy, and property
• Comply with the corporate compliance program
• Report job-related functions involving occupational hazards, including exposure to blood and body fluids
• Follow established safety regulations, including infection control and equipment safety
• Use the Matrix Care documenting system after receiving training
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• 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

Schedule

Full-time, 1st Shift

Work Location

PruittHealth - Limestone, Georgia-Gainesville