About this opportunity
Aveanna Healthcare lists this Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) opportunity in lancaster, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
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
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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Worksite address
lancaster, PA, 17601, US
Who can apply
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