Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)nnApplyRefer a FriendBacknnJob DetailsnnRequisition #:nn192335nnLocation:nnScranton, PA 18505nnCategory:nnCNAnnSalary:nnStarting at $14.00 per hournnPosition DetailsnnAre 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.nnWhy work with Aveanna?nnSmaller case loads means more opportunities to grow with your patientnnReferral Bonus opportunitiesnnWeekly PaynnHealth, Dental, Vision, and Life InsurancennFlexible SchedulingnnHoliday Pay and Potential for OvertimennPaid Training & Continuous Professional Developmentnn24/7 On call support with clinical and scheduling to handle issues outside of office hoursnnWho are we?nnAveanna Healthcare is one of the nation's largest homecare providers working with patients of all ages and specializing in pediatrics.nnEssential Job FunctionsnnPerform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such as:nnBasic first aidnnTaking weight and vital signsnnCatheter and bowel care, including I&O monitoringnnRange of motion exercises, exercises as assigned by a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language PathologistnnAmbulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical equipment and devicesnnPrepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needsnnCare for patient’s special conditions and needs within scope of authorized tasksnnHelp patient maintain good personal hygiene, such as:nnAssistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eatingnnThorough completion and coordination of all required documentation, such as:nnMaintaining and completing the necessary patient/family and Company documentation records upon conclusion of each visitnnObserve and report significant changes in patient’s condition to the (RN) Nursing SupervisornnProvide hands-on personal care and performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services.nnProvide services that are ordered by the physician in the plan of care and that the aide is permitted to perform under state law.nnRequirementsnnHigh school graduate or GEDnnCurrent, unrestricted certification or proof of training as required by the statennCurrent CPR certificationnnDemonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with aide care and policies and proceduresnnValid Driver’s License and Acceptable MVRnnOther Skills/AbilitiesnnAttention to detailnnTime ManagementnnEffective problem-solving and conflict resolutionnnGood organization and communication skillsnnPhysical RequirementsnnMust be able to speak, write, read and understand EnglishnnMust be able to travelnnMust be able to lift 50 poundsnnProlonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twistingnnMust be able to sit and climb stairsnnMust have visual and hearing acuitynnMust have strong sense of smell and touchnnMust be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistancennMust be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transportnnEnvironmentnnMust be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditionsnnPossible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseasesnnOther DutiesnnPlease 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.nnCCPA Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in CaliforniannAs an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.nnNotice for Job Applicants Residing in California (