Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Direct Care Aide

White Birch Communities; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental insurance

Paid vacation time

Holiday pay

Retirement plan

Job summary

White Birch Communities in Harrisonburg, VA is hiring an Evening and a Night shift Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Direct Care Aide (DCA) to provide nursing care and assist with daily activities such as bathing, eating, and toileting. The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, punctual, and enjoys helping others.

This person must be reliable, empathetic, and able to work with all types of people.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a nursing assistant course or CNA training.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous hospital experience with acceptable references preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patient care – provide hygiene and daily living assistance (bathing, toileting, meals).
• Check vital signs and weight.
• Maintain specialized training and perform additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Empathy

Punctuality

Teamwork

Education

Nursing assistant course

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

White Birch Communities is now hiring an Evening and a Night shift Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Direct Care Aide (DCA) to join our team in our Harrisonburg location. The CNA will provide nursing care to patients and assist them in daily activities such as bathing, eating, and toileting.

The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, punctual, and enjoys helping others. This person must be reliable, empathetic, and be able to work with all types of people.

Responsibilities:

• Patient care – Instill confidence and trust in patients in a competent and caring manner. Provide hygiene and daily living assistance. This could include toileting, bathing, and assisting patients with showers. Support the patient with meals as needed. Ambulate, turn, and position patients as required.
• Medical needs – Check vital signs and weight.
• Professional development – Maintain any specialized training and, if applicable, perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent to the assigned patient or area.

Requirements:

• Successful completion of a nursing assistant course or the equivalent
• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Previous hospital experience with acceptable references preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds at times

About White Birch Communities:

An organization dedicated to providing our residents with a home-like atmosphere. . Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes compassionate care.

White Birch Communities benefits include health/dental insurance, paid vacation time and holiday pay, and a retirement plan.