Certified Nursing Assistants (Cna)

Certified Nursing Assistants (Cna)

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Job Details

Requisition # : 200932

Location :

Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

Category : CNA

Salary :

$15.00 - $16.50 per hour

Position Details

Are you looking for a change of pace? Trying to find a new job outside of the nursing home or hospital? Aveanna Healthcare allows you to have a flexible schedule based on your life while enjoying more manageable 1 : 1 caseloads.

Why work with Aveanna?

Smaller case loads means more opportunities to grow with your patient

Referral Bonus opportunities

Weekly Pay

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Flexible Scheduling

Holiday Pay and Potential for Overtime

Paid Training & Continuous Professional Development

24 / 7 On call support with clinical and scheduling to handle issues outside of office hours

Who are we?

Aveanna Healthcare is one of the nation's largest homecare providers working with patients of all ages and specializing in pediatrics.

Essential Job Functions

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

Range of motion exercises, exercises as assigned by a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist

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, such as :

Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eating

Thorough completion and coordination of all required documentation, such as :

Maintaining and completing the 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

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

Other Skills / Abilities

Attention to detail

Time Management

Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution

Good organization and communication skills

Physical Requirements

Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English

Must be able to travel

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting

Must be able to sit and climb stairs

Must have visual and hearing acuity

Must have strong sense of smell and touch

Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance

Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport

Environment

Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions

Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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