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Nursing Assistant Cert, Homecare Aides, FT, Day

Prisma Health
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Columbia, SC, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job is for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Prisma Health, where the primary responsibilities include patient care, data collection, and assisting with treatments under the supervision of licensed professionals.
  • Applicants must have a high school diploma and at least 1 year of experience as a CNA, along with required certifications such as a South Carolina CNA license and CPR/BLS certification.
  • The position emphasizes age-appropriate care, effective communication, and adherence to safety and confidentiality policies.
  • The work shift is during the day, and the role is located in the Home Health - Midlands department at Baptist facility.
  • While the specific salary is not mentioned, candidates are encouraged to share their talent to help transform healthcare for the community.

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Job Summary

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Physical, Occupational or Speech Therapist, assumes responsibility for the collection of data related to patient status, performance of basic nursing procedures and therapeutic exercises, on-going collection and documentation of patient data; assistance with treatments and procedures and assistance with maintenance of patient care equipment.

Accountabilities

  • Provides age-appropriate patient care based upon individualized plan of care as directed by the Registered Nurse (or Licensed Professional) including the patient's physical, emotional needs, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial and educational needs.
  • Demonstrates effective use of time and resources in the delivery of assigned patient care.    
  • Adheres to policies related to patient rights, confidentiality and customer service standards. 
  • Demonstrates effective communication skills in collaboration with other health team members to ensure optimal functioning of the Agency.
  • Performs basic nursing procedures and other specific tasks and treatments including thermal application, non-sterile soaks, application of simple dressings, perineal care, foot care and therapeutic exercise.
  • Documents and reports patient status and condition which may include vital signs, intakes and out puts, etc. to appropriate RN, PT, OT, ST.
  • Adheres to established department policies, procedures, safety, environmental and infection control standards.  Practices within guidelines of all applicable regulatory agencies.
  • Identifies opportunities for process improvement and participates in on-going process improvement activities.
  • Maintains and / or ensures adequate maintenance of patient medical records and treats as confidential.
  • Maintains skills, agency-based competencies and completes annual mandatory continuing education requirements for certification.
  • Provides comfort and pain management measures
  • Completes required Agency documentation accurately to include documentation of care, charge tickets and mileage reimbursement.    

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Education - High School diploma or equivalent

Experience - 1 year CNA

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

CNA - SOUTH CAROLINA CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (Lawson Code NCNA)

SCDL - South Carolina  DRIVERS LICENSE (Lawson Code LSCD)

Other Required Skills and Experience

  • Evidence of current auto insurance
  • CPR/BLS certification
  • Knowledge of office equipment
  • Vitals

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Baptist

Facility

Home Health - Midlands

Department

Homecare Aides

Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.




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