Certified Nursing Assistant FF

PruittHealth Personal Care Aide

As part of PruittHealth's (PH) top initiatives, a new division of Personal Care Services (PCS), PH Family First, is being piloted metro Atlanta market. PH Family First is looking to hire a PCA to join a winning team, to assist the patient and caregiver with personal hygiene needs to increase the level of comfort to the patient.

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 :

Personal Care Services experience is desirable

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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.