Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
Serene Living LLC is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and professional CNA to join our team and provide personalized in-home care for patients in need of assistance with activities of daily living. As a CNA, you will support patients in a home environment, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
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Key Responsibilities:
Provide Personal Care: Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
Monitor Patient Health: Observe and report changes in patient’s physical, mental, and emotional health to the supervising nurse or physician. Assist in taking vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, etc.).
Assist with Mobility: Help patients with walking, transferring from bed to chair, and other mobility needs, ensuring safe movement and proper body mechanics.
Medication Assistance: Assist patients in taking prescribed medications, ensuring correct dosages and times, and report any issues to the healthcare team.
Prepare and Maintain Patient Records: Document daily care activities, including changes in patient condition, in accordance with agency policies and healthcare regulations.
Companionship and Emotional Support: Provide companionship, encouragement, and emotional support to patients and their families. Foster a caring, respectful, and compassionate relationship with patients.
Infection Control and Safety: Adhere to infection control practices and maintain a clean and safe environment for patients, following agency protocols and healthcare guidelines.
Provide Transportation and Errands: Assist patients with transportation to appointments or run errands as needed (may vary depending on the job location).
Qualifications:
Certification: Current, valid CNA certification in the state of Georgia.
Experience: Previous experience in home health care, skilled nursing, or hospital settings is preferred, but not required.
Skills:
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Compassionate, patient, and attentive to the needs of the elderly and/or disabled.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology and infection control practices.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, move, and assist patients with mobility, and the ability to perform light housekeeping tasks.
Clear Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.