Certified Nursing Assistant - PDN

Join Aveanna Healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Private Duty Nursing.

High‑quality, compassionate care is at the core of Aveanna’s mission. As a CNA you will help patients stay in their own homes or facilities while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides personal medical care and assistance with daily living activities that improve patients’ quality of life. The role is performed in various settings and requires a commitment to confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.

• Perform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such as basic first aid
• Measure weight and vital signs
• Provide catheter and bowel care, including input/output monitoring
• Conduct range‑of‑motion and other therapeutic exercises as directed
• Assist with ambulation, transfers and positioning using wheelchairs and other equipment
• Prepare and serve meals in accordance with dietary needs
• Assist with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eating
• Maintain accurate documentation and complete required patient/family and company records after each visit
• Notify the RN Nursing Supervisor of significant changes in patient condition
• Perform hands‑on personal care and simple procedures when authorized by state law and physician orders

• Health, dental, vision and company‑paid life insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling – full‑time, part‑time or PRN
• 24/7 local support from operators and clinicians
• Electronic documentation via tablet at each patient home
• Career pathing and skill‑advancement opportunities
• Weekly and/or daily pay
• Employee stock purchase plan with 15% discount
• Employee relief fund

• High school graduate or GED*
• Current, unrestricted certification or proof of training as required by the state
• Current CPR certification
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with aide care policies
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Not applicable if the patient is the child or loved one of the CNA

An aide must receive at least 12 hours of in‑service training during each 12‑month period. In‑service training may occur while an aide is furnishing care to a patient.

• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Effective problem‑solving and conflict resolution
• Good organization and communication skills

• Speak, read, write and understand English
• Travel as needed
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
• Sit and climb stairs
• Visual and hearing acuity
• Strong sense of smell and touch
• Reposition patients and move equipment without assistance

Must be able to function in a variety of environments, including exposure to allergens and other conditions. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases.

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.

Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

As 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.