– a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion  in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists patients in and out of bed and into wheelchair with the correct use of the transfer belt.
• Assists patients in daily care such as: bathing, dressing, bathroom.
• Takes vital signs of patients, e.g., temperature, blood pressure, and respiration and records information.
• Assists patients to dining area for meals. May be required to assist in feeding of patients and documenting intake of nourishment.
• Assists in personal grooming of patients, e.g., brushing hair, trimming fingernails and toenails, and shaving.
• Turns patient intermittently if patient is bedridden due to illness.
• Required to clean bedpans and empty catheter bags.
• Documents and/or reports information regarding the patients’ health, I&O, any change of medical condition, and care given.
• Distributes fresh water to patients and picks up used water pitchers.
• Required to pass food trays to individual patients in accordance with diet cards on trays.
• Provides oral, denture and skin care.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers as requested.
• Understands and utilizes care plans.
• Identifies the four basic food groups on a sample breakfast, lunch and dinner meal.
• Provides assistance with meals as requested (tray delivery, feeding, etc.).
• Provides after meal care (remove tray, brush teeth, wash face and hands, etc.).
• Applies & releases restraints and provides exercise.
• Provides external/indwelling catheter care.
• Offers fluids at appropriate times (including routine ice and water rounds).
• Provides for bowel and bladder training/retraining.
• Provides colostomy care.
• Practices proper body mechanics while moving/transferring patients.
• Provides range of motion exercises for patients.
• Collects stool and urine samples.
• Recognizes and reports signs/symptoms of abuse and/or change in condition.
• Properly documents in accordance with established guidelines.
• Receives and gives reports on patient’s status or condition.
• Assists patients to and from activities as requested.
• Assists patients with walking (with or without assistive devices).
• Provides care for the dying patient
• Provides post mortem care as requested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Communicates well with other associates, patients, family members, and visitors providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor, answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or its equivalent preferred.
• Have a current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant from the State of Georgia

EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace

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