Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)

$14 - $16/Yr

Aveanna Healthcare - Phoenixville, PA

- Entry Level

Phoenixville, PA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing personal medical care and assistance with daily living activities that improve quality of life by allowing our patients to remain in their home (or facility) while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.

Responsibilities

• Perform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such as basic first aid, taking weight and vital signs, catheter and bowel care, including I&O monitoring.
• Conduct range of motion exercises and exercises as assigned by a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist.
• Assist with ambulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical equipment and devices.
• Prepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needs.
• Care for patient's special conditions and needs within scope of authorized tasks.
• Help patient maintain good personal hygiene, including assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eating.
• Thoroughly complete and coordinate all required documentation, maintaining and completing necessary patient/family and Company documentation records upon conclusion of each visit.
• Observe and report significant changes in patient's condition to the (RN) Nursing Supervisor.
• Provide hands-on personal care and performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services.
• Provide services that are ordered by the physician in the plan of care and that the aide is permitted to perform under state law.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED (not applicable if the patient is the child/loved one of the Certified Nursing Assistant).
• Current, unrestricted certification or proof of training as required by the state.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with aide care and policies and procedures.
• Valid Driver's License and Acceptable MVR.

Nice-to-haves

• Attention to detail
• Time Management
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Good organization and communication skills.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action policies.
• Compliance with health-related requirements for employees accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds.