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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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Pathways Center

Responsibilities

Community Residential Services (CRA) are targeted for individuals who require intense levels of support.  These services are a range of interventions with a particular focus on training and support in one or more of the following areas: eating and drinking, toileting, personal grooming and health care, dressing, communication, interpersonal relationships, mobility, home management, and use of leisure time.  CRA services are individually planned and tailored to meet the specific needs of the individual and to accommodate fluctuations in his or her needs for various services.  CRA services consist of medically related services, such as basic first aid, arranging and transporting individuals to medical appointments, assisting with therapeutic exercises, and assisting with or supervising self-administration of medication.  CRA services include transportation to all other services specified in the Individual Service Plan (ISP) and as needed to facilitate the individual's participation in personal shopping, recreation, and community activities.  Individuals receive CRA services in small group settings of four or less, in host home/life sharing situations for adults 19 years and above.

 

As a provider of these services, Pathways Center ensures quality of care through several processes, one of which is through required documentation of each individual's daily activities.  Capturing the daily health activity of the individuals served is vital to measuring progress towards the treatment plan and goals outlined in the Individual Service Plans (ISP's).

 

The person in this role will provide community residential services to individuals with developmental disabilities.  These services are a range of interventions with a particular focus on training and support in one daily living skills to include eating and drinking, toileting, personal grooming and health care, dressing, communication, interpersonal relationships, mobility, home management, and use of leisure time.  Services are individually planned and tailored to meet the specific needs of each client.

 

Responsibilities for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) include but are not limited to the following:

 

         Assists with the development of an individual service/treatment plan for each assigned client

         Observes and monitors client's behavior and charts observations and incidents

         Provides training of basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills to clients

         Arranges for medical care and provides support to ensure that medical care is obtained

         Ensures and encourages client group activity

         Provides transportation for client(s) as needed for individual and/or group community outings

         Limited case management duties

         Counsels and advises clients on behavioral problems, daily decision-making, and the resolution of minor problems

         Participates in Individual Service Plan meetings/Case Reviews consulting with the team to evaluate the client’s needs and plan for continuing services

         Performs housekeeping duties such as cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and running errands

         Plans, shops for, and prepares nutritious meals taking into consideration any dietary needs/requirements

Documents client progress and services provided on a daily basis, reporting any changes in client condition to all members of the client’s direct care treatment team

Minimum Qualifications

License as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of Georgia

High school diploma/GED and six (6) months of relevant job-related training or experience.

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Internship Opportunities

AgencyCareer InterestInternship TermRequirement CriteriaPaid/Unpaid
Council for the Arts UndergraduateOpenMust go to www.georgia.org (GA Dept of Economic Dev) to applyUnpaid
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Jr, SrSemester8 weeks. FT students, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or related career fields. Accredited college or Unv.Unpaid
Department of Administrative Services Open to all majorsSemesterJr/Sr in a Georgia state and/or College. Must be enrolled during internshipPaid
Department of Agriculture Open to all majors, Agriculture preferred.Spring/SummerEnrolled in a Georgia university and/or college at the time of intern or graduated within one calendar year of internship timeframe. Paid/Unpaid
Department of Community Supervision Jr, SrSemesterVarious majors at an accredited college/university, 2.5 GPA min.Unpaid
Department of Human Services Majors gerontology, social work, health care administration, communications, public administration, law, criminology, psychology, sociology and other fields.SemesterUndergraduates who are juniors or seniors; or graduate students enrolled at an approved accredited college or university under the U.S. Department of Education; Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA for undergraduates and 3.0 for graduates. Georgia residents or students attending or who attended a Georgia college, university, or other educational institution may be given preferenceUnpaid
Department of Economic Development UndergraduateOpen3-8 Months, Resident of GA or attended a GA institution of higher learning.Unpaid
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Various MajorsOpenPersons interested in an Internship with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources should contact the Internship Coordinator for the Division that is applicable to their area of interest/study as each Division coordinates their own Internship Program. Unpaid/Paid
Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles Jr/SrSemesterAlternate schedules may be arranged. Various majors. Must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful alien, 4 yr accredited college/Unv GPA 2.5Unpaid
Georgia Port Authority UndergraduateSummerVarious MajorsPaid
Georgia Public Broadcasting HS/CollegeSemesterMust be able to commit to a full semester.Unpaid
General Assembly (Legislative Internship Program) Open to all majorsInternship during the legislative session JanJr/Sr in a Georgia state and/or College. Must be enrolled during internshipPaid
Georgia Bureau of Investigations Jr/SrOpen8 weeks. FT students, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or related career fields. Accredited college or Unv.Unpaid
Georgia Emergency Management Agency Sophomore, Jr, SrYear Round3.0 GPA or higherPaid
Georgia Environmental Finance Authority Sophomore, Jr, SrSemesterMust be a currently enrolled sophomore, junior, senior, graduate student or law student. Must be in good academic standing. Must be attending a Georgia college, university or law school.Paid
Georgia Forestry Commission OpenYear RoundRequirements varyPaid
Georgia Games Commission OpenSemester/FT/PT/Weekend only/Four week compactHousing/partial meal reimbursement, apartment (utilities covered)Paid
Georgia Technology Authority Marketing, Accounting, Project Management, Corporate GovernanceSpring/SummerFreshman, Sophomore, Jr, Sr enrolled in a Georgia state and/or College. Must be enrolled during internship.Paid
Governor's Office (Governor's Internship Program) Jr, SrFall/Spring/SummerFall/Spring 18 wks, Summer 13 wks. Resident of GA or a student at a GA college/Unv/Law school.Paid
Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, EconomicsFall (14 weeks), Spring (12 weeks), Summer (10 weeks)Junior or senior undergraduate student enrolled in a Georgia college/university; majoring in public administration/policy or related field. Learn more on OPB’s internship program webpage Paid
Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Horticulture, Engineering, Environmental Technology, Soil Science, and GIS MappingOpen Persons interested should contact josh.jackwood@gaswcc.ga.govPaid
Secretary of State GA College/UnvFall/Spring/SummerAuthorized to work in the U.S. resident or non-resident that is currently enrolled in a GA College/Unv/law school.Paid
Georgia Department of Corrections All MajorsFall/Spring/SummerEnrolled in a Georgia university and/or college at the time of intern. Unpaid
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning All MajorsFall/SummerEnrolled in a Georgia university and/or college at the time of intern. Paid
State Accounting Office Accounting MajorsSummer/FallJr/Sr in a Georgia state and/or College. Must be enrolled during internship.Paid

Internship Opportunities

AgencyCareer InterestInternship TermRequirement CriteriaPaid/Unpaid
(DNR) State Parks and Historic Sites Div. Graduate in final academic yearSemestersHousing at most sites. Be in final academic year majoring in a field relating to one of the eight internship curriculums.Paid/Unpaid
Council for the Arts Graduate or Recent GradOpenMust go to www.georgia.org (GA Dept of Economic Dev) to apply.Unpaid
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council GraduateSemester8 weeks. FT students, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or related career fields. Accredited college or Unv.Unpaid
Department of Community Supervision GraduateSemesterVarious majors at an accredited college/university, 2.5 GPA min.Unpaid
Department of Human Services Graduate; majors gerontology, social work, health care administration, communications, public administration, law, criminology, psychology, sociology and other fields.SemesterGraduate students enrolled at an approved accredited college or university under the U.S. Department of Education; Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA; Georgia residents or students attending or who attended a Georgia college, university, or other educational institution may be given preferenceUnpaid
Department of Law (Attorney General) Third year law studentsSummerEnrolled in an accredited law school.Paid
Department Economic Development Graduate or Recent GraduateOpen3-8 Months, Resident of GA or attend a GA institution of higher learning.Unpaid
Georgia Public Broadcasting Graduate or Recent Graduates out of school for less than a yearSemesterMust be able to commit to a full semesterUnpaid
Georiga Board of Pardons and Paroles GraduateSemesterAlternate schedules may be arranged. Various majors. Must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful alien, 4 yr accredited college/Unv GPA 2.5Unpaid
Georiga Bureau of Investigations GraduateOpen8 weeks. FT students, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or related career fields. Accredited college or Unv.Unpaid
Georiga Environmental Finance Authority Graduate or Law School StudentSemesterMust be a currently enrolled sophomore, junior, senior, graduate student or law student. Must be in good academic standing. Must be attending a Georgia college, university or law school.Paid
Governor's Office (Governor's Internship Program) Graduate, Law student, not more than 1 yr past graduationFall/Spring/SummerFall/Spring 18 wks, Summer 13 wks. Resident of GA or a student at a GA college/Unv/Law school.Paid
Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, EconomicsFall (14 weeks), Spring (12 weeks), Summer (10 weeks)Bachelor’s degree and enrolled in graduate program at a Georgia college/university; program of study or concentration in public administration/policy or related field. Learn more on OPB’s internship program webpage Paid
Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia FT second yr law studentsAt discretion of elected prosecutor in each office.Completed 2/3 of graduation requirementsUnpaid
Secretary of State GA College/Unv/Law schoolFall/Spring/SummerAuthorized to work in the U.S. resident or non-resident that is currently enrolled in a GA college/Unv/las schoolPaid
State Charter School Commission GraduateFallCurrently enrolled in graduate programs for education policy, education law, economics or related fieldPaid

Internship Opportunities

AgencyCareer InterestInternship TermRequirement CriteriaPaid/Unpaid
Department of Administrative Services Open to all majorsSemesterJr/Sr in a Georgia state and/or College. Must be enrolled during internship.Paid
Georgia Technology Authority Cybersecurity, Information Security, Developers, Web Developers, Digital Content DevelopersSpring/SummerFreshman, Sophomore, Jr, Sr, enrolled in a Georgia state and/or College. Must be enrolled during internship.Paid