Certified Nursing Assistant - PRN

Company: PruittHealth
Location: Aiken
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

DescriptionJoin one of the first companies in the country to commit to a vaccinated workplace. Are you vaccinated against COVID-19? Come to PruittHealth, where your health and safety are top priority. -Position: -Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - -Home Health Aide, PRN/Part Time -Locations: Aiken, Edgefield/Saulda, Allendale, Barnwell, Bamberg - - -***Pay advanced options -available*** -JOB PURPOSE: - - -Assist the patient and patient caregiver with personal hygiene needs to increase the level of comfort of the patient. -KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide optimal comfort care, dignity and privacy for the patient. - -
• Obtain vital signs of patients as assigned.
• Follow procedures for handling medical emergencies or other incidents that affect the delivery of service.
• Report patient progress and problems to supervisory personnel.
• Observe and report any changes in condition, including skin integrity.
• Provide comfort care related to turning and positioning.
• Maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the patient.
• Assist with meal preparation and related tasks.
• Assist with patient transfer, ambulation and exercise of patients.
• Provide personal hygiene to patients, including bathing, shaving, oral hygiene, skin care, dressing, toileting, and hair care.
• Coordinate care with the RN Care Manager and/or Clinical Manager.
• Maintain accurate and current records of visits. - - - -QualificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
  • Certificate of completion of a state recognized Home Care Aide Training Program and supervised clinical practice.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: -
    • One (1) years of experience working with adults in a healthcare setting.MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: - - - -
      • Current registration in the state Nurse Aide Registry as a Certified Nurse Aide in state of practice. -
      • Current CPR certification. - -
      • Valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance. - -ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)
        • Home care experience is desirable. - -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.
          • Communicate well with patients/clients and family members. -Provide a warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to families, visitors, and patients/residents/clients. 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 center/agency surveys (Licensure/JCAHO) 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 patients/residents' 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. -PruittHealth is an innovative, family-owned organization. We're committed to providing exceptional care across a wide spectrum of services, including skilled nursing care, assisted and independent living, home health care, hospice care, rehabilitation, pharmacy and infusion services, and more. - - - -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. - - -#VW1 - - -Job: NursingPrimary Location: South Carolina-AikenSchedule: PRNShift: 1st ShiftJob Posting: Jun 11, 2021, 7:33:05 PM

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