Casual Certified Nursing Assistant

Virginia Department of Veterans Services; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differential pay

Supportive team environment

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Veterans Services is seeking a Casual Certified Nursing Assistant to provide high-quality care to residents in a skilled nursing environment.

This role includes assisting with daily personal care and vital sign monitoring. Additional benefits include competitive pay and a supportive team atmosphere.

Shifts available are on weekends only, with opportunities for shift differential pay.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and transferring residents.
• Basic knowledge of personal care practices and infection control.
• Skill in taking and recording vital signs accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily personal care.
• Take and accurately record vital signs.
• Observe residents and report condition changes.

Skills

Compassionate care

Vital signs monitoring

Mobility assistance

Job description

Overview

Title: Casual Certified Nursing Assistant

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II

Hiring Range: $24.00-$27.00

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: J&C VCC

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Responsibilities

Job Duties: Every other weekend only. Available shifts: 7:00am-3:00pm, 3:00pm-11:00pm, and 11:00pm-7:00am.

Shift differential pay:

• 2nd Shift (3pm—11pm): $3.00
• 3rd Shift (11pm—7am): $2.00
• Weekends: additional $1.00 + shift differential

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant who is committed to providing high‑quality, compassionate care to residents in a long‑term care/skilled nursing environment. This role provides direct, hands-on care and support to residents in a long‑term care/skilled nursing facility within the Veterans Care Center. This role assists residents with activities of daily living, promotes comfort and safety, and supports the nursing team by observing and reporting changes in residents’ conditions.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay and benefits and shift differential.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring smooth staffing operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications – Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting residents with daily personal care such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
• Taking and accurately recording vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Observing residents and promptly reporting any changes in condition to the nurse.
• Assisting with mobility, repositioning, and transferring residents using proper body mechanics and approved techniques.
• Helping maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment.
• Following individualized care plans and documenting care activities clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.

Additional Considerations

Additional Qualifications – Minimum qualifications include:

• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, transferring, turning, and assisting residents with mobility.
• Basic knowledge of personal care practices, infection control, and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of long‑term care practices, resident rights, and basic nursing procedures.
• Skill in taking and recording vital signs accurately.
• Ability to observe and report changes in resident condition promptly and clearly.
• Ability to document care activities clearly, accurately, and in compliance with facility standards.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check.

To be considered for this position, candidates MUST apply online at www.jobs.virginia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.

If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Contact Information

Name: Latarsha Jordan

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022 - February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.