Suncrest Home Health - Certified Nursing Assistant in Atlanta, Georgia at SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER

Position Summary

We are looking for a compassionate and driven Certified Nursing Assistant to provide the highest-quality care for our patients. We believe that by hiring the best people and helping them grow, we can ensure the best outcomes for those in our care. We offer our staff flexible hours, competitive pay with options for increases over time, paid training and development, insurance options, a recognition and rewards program, and employee referral bonuses. Apply today if you are looking for more than a place to work but a place to grow in your career.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Work with a registered nurse and other clinicians to provide care based on an individualized plan of care.
• Record your patient’s health status and report it to the nurse.
• Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Assist patients with medication administration according to state law and scope of practice guidelines.
• Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
• Prepare meals and snacks. May include grocery shopping.
• Perform light housekeeping, including vacuuming, laundry, and linen changes.
• Assist with incontinence care.
• Assist with transportation needs.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current and valid GA Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with Georgia Department of Community Health
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
• Availability to work on weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver’s license and insurance
• Prior home health experience preferred