Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• Provide personal care assistance, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility support.
• Safely administer and manage tube feedings (G-tube, NG-tube, or PEG tube as applicable) according to the care plan and physician’s instructions.
• Monitor feeding tube function, cleanliness, and insertion site condition, promptly reporting changes or concerns.
• Prepare and administer prescribed nutrition, flushes, and medications (if within scope and permitted by state regulations).
• Keep accurate daily documentation of feedings, fluid intake, bowel movements, and overall client condition.
• Assist with light housekeeping, meal preparation (for other household members or client’s non-restricted diet if applicable), laundry, and errands as needed.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to enhance the client’s quality of life.
• Follow infection control protocols and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Communicate effectively with family members, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding the client’s condition.

• High School Diploma or equivalent; CNA, PCA, or HHA certification preferred.
• Proven experience with feeding tube care (minimum 6 months preferred).
• Knowledge of infection control, safe handling of feeding equipment, and emergency procedures.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Strong communication, observation, and documentation skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable with a genuine passion for caregiving.

• Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition clients up to 50 lbs.
• Extended periods of standing, bending, and assisting with mobility.
• Fine motor skills required for handling feeding tubes and medical supplies.

• 12 Hour Shifts

• $12 - $17 per hour depending on experience

Avanta Care Home Care - Atlanta