Northeast Georgia Health System·Gainesville, Georgia
Provides direct and indirect resident care, including assisting with activities of daily living and maintaining a safe environment. Performs clinical duties such as taking vitals and reporting pertinent patient information to nursing staff.
Job Summary Demonstrates direct and indirect resident patient care activities under the direction of an RN or LPN. Assists residents with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, comfort, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of residents. This position will care for patients in the adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures. Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: Current Georgia Certified Nursing Assistant licensure. Educational Requirements: Minimum Experience: Other: Preferred Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications: Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: One (1) year of nursing assistant-related experience.
Other: Job Specific and Unique
Basic nursing assistant skills Basic mathematical abilities Knowledge of emergency procedures Demonstrates techniques of therapeutic communication and explains procedure regarding care to be provided to patient prior to start of procedure Demonstrates commitment and willingness to follow supervisory guidelines and work as part of a team Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Makes care rounds and reports pertinent information as appropriate. Takes vitals and tube feeding. Provides personal care such as bathing, shampoo, nail care, mouth care, as directed by the patient's plan of care in accordance with service procedures and assists patient's with necessary self help skills, leaving the patient's immediate environment neat and clean. Utilizes proper body mechanics, provides for positioning, mobility, or comfort needs. Contributes to patient safety and reports potential problems/concepts to the Patient Care Manager/RN/Therapist. Ensures resident equipment is accessible to resident (i.e., call bell, water pitcher, assistive devices). Ensures resident activity and other worksheets are completed appropriately. Stores equipment and supplies in compliance with policies and procedures. Reports all complaints and grievances made by patient or family members to charge nurse, ADON, DON, or Administrator. Responsible for storing resident’s personal items properly. Assist in washing resident’s clothes. Run errands to other departments to deliver or pick-up items, if requested. May assist with housekeeping duties such as cleaning tables, refrigerator. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time Vision: Moderate, Constantly 66-100% of time Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Requires a current Georgia Certified Nursing Assistant licensure. One year of nursing assistant-related experience is preferred.
Market context
In Georgia, support-services roles often see steady demand because care settings need dependable overnight coverage and reliable transportation. These jobs can be competitive when employers look for prior caregiving experience, even if it is not required, and when shift flexibility matters. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your driver’s license, transportation, and overnight availability before applying.
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