Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Duluth, GA Job at New Life Private Care

New Life Private Care Duluth, GA 30096

$13 an hour

Shifts:
Hours: 30 hours/week
Days/Time: M-F 8:00 am-5:00 pm during summer and school breaks; School days: M-F 2:30 pm -6:00 pm

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General Purpose of Position:*
The Certified Nursing Assistant serves as an aide to the RN or LPN by performing regular assignments and/or delegating responsibilities under the direction of the nurse or provider. This team member is responsible for providing patient care at a proven level of safety, depending on his or her scope of practice and degree of competence.

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Primary Responsibilities:*

  • Prioritizes and administers basic patient care, such as toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulation, comfort measures, and other patient requirements.
  • Transporting and accompanying patients to doctor’s office appointments when necessary.
  • When responding to patient and family demands, it provides superior customer service.
  • Errands on behalf of the client as needed and directed by the supervisor.
  • Serve as a companion for the client and/or provide temporary relief to the caregiver.
  • Provision of specialized client care as instructed by the supervisor and as evidenced by documentation of training.
  • Communicate the client’s needs and any changes in the client’s status through written documentation and verbal communication.
  • Remain current in healthcare trends – obtain practice management certifications, maintain professional organization membership, and attend continuing education courses/webinars as needed.
  • Show patience and respect in caring for the sick, elderly and disabled clients.
  • Work under close supervision of agency staff and cooperate with the client’s family and staff from other agencies involved with the client’s care.
  • Lead patient developmental activities. Supervise children at play.
  • Collaborates and consults with the RN and other multidisciplinary team members to provide optimal patient care.
  • Exhibits proficiency in collaboration, prioritizing, communication, and organization.
  • As directed, implements the care plan.
  • Performs responsibilities allocated within the Scope of Practice. Performs specialized processes using validated expertise and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Promotes a safe environment by adhering to the safety policy and responding appropriately to an emergency.
  • All other tasks as assigned.

Education, Skills and Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum 1-2 years of CNA experience
  • Certification as a CNA in the State of Georgia and registered through the Georgia State Registry
  • Maintain CPR and First Aid certification, auto insurance and annual TB screening

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

  • Environment: Work is performed primarily in a patient's private home with extensive patient contact. Due to the nature of the work, the aide may be exposed to bodily fluids and odors on an occasional basis.
  • Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work with a patient; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 30 lbs); and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
  • Vision: Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Hearing: Hear in a normal audio range, with or without correction.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
New Life Private Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 per hour




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