NORCROSS, GA, 30093, USA
9 days ago
Certified Nursing Assistant, Private Duty
**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! **_Apply Now_** to get started at PruittHealth! _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._
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