Full-time Day Shift Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

@ Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge
Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridgewestminster-canterburyoftheblueridge.com

Full-time Day Shift Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Charlottesville, VA
Posted 4 days ago

About the job

Join our healthcare team as a CNA providing direct resident care in a supportive environment. We focus on patient well-being, safety, and comfort, offering competitive benefits and growth opportunities in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements

  • Current Virginia CNA License
  • CPR and First Aid Certification
  • High school diploma or GED

Qualifications

  • Technical skills in infection control
  • Ability to observe and report
  • Monitor residents' health and safety

Full job description

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide a variety of selected routine nursing care tasks under the direct supervision of the nurses responsible for providing direct resident care.  Responsibilities include assisting in the examination, treatment, and care of residents; provide privacy and assistance as appropriate in maintaining the resident’s dignity.  In many instances, CNAs may spend more time with residents than anyone else on the health care team and therefore should provide a supportive, safe, home-like environment.  For this reason, they can easily form lasting connections with residents and families and require individuals who are compassionate, empathetic and truly interested in helping others. 

The starting rate is between $21.22 and $23.58 per hour and will be determined based on years of relevant experience.

The schedule for this position is 7:00am to 7:30pm. We also offer shift differentials for weekend shifts.


Responsibilities

  • Assist nursing personnel in maintaining a therapeutic environment and provide direct resident care.
  • Participate in rounds of all resident rooms, utility areas, tub rooms and other areas as required.
  • Take vital signs.
  • Turn and re-position bedridden residents to prevent the breakdown of their skin.
  • Provide direct resident care such as assisting with bathing, eating, dressing, personal hygiene and walking residents.
  • Answer resident's Call lights.
  • Assist with the admission and discharge of residents.


    • Qualifications

  • Technical competencies include infection control, vital signs, hygiene, dietary needs, body mechanics, paperwork and charting and other miscellaneous skills.
  • Ability to make quick observations of a resident's condition and report that information back to the nurse.
  • Ability to monitor the health, safety, and well-being of residents.


    • Requirements

  • Current Virginia CNA License.
  • CPR and First Aid Certification.
  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience.


    • Benefits Snapshot

  • Paid Time Off package
  • Education Program to offer financial assistance with education costs
  • Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Free gym and pool access
  • Free parking
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits


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