Certified Nursing Assistant, Private Duty Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

• JOB PURPOSE:

• As part of PruittHealth’s (PH) top initiatives, a new division of Personal Care Services (PCS), PH Family First is seeking CNAs for private duty throughout the metro Atlanta market.

• 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 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

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• 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

• MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Certificate of completion of state recognized Home Care Aide training program and supervised clinical practice

• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• One (1) year of experience working with adults in a healthcare setting

• MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW

• Current registration in State Nurse Aide Registry as a Certified Nurse Aide
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance

• ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• (Preferred qualifications)
• Personal Care Services experience is desirable
• Family Makes Us Stronger.
• Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference. We are eager to connect with you!
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_As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status._