Certified Nursing Assistant

CSP NOVA LLC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dulles Health & Rehab Center in Herndon, VA is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support nursing and medical staff in providing patient care. The role covers bathing, hygiene, meal assistance, and vital signs monitoring as part of a collaborative care team.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and active CNA certification in Virginia; CPR certification is preferred. The position offers a full-time/part-time schedule with varied shifts to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
• Current CPR Healthcare Provider certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for and assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Read, interpret and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Communicate in a tactful and caring manner with patients and staff.
• Document nursing care provided in the patient’s chart accurately and timely.
• Turn and position patients in bed according to the care plan.
• Assist with feeding and meal tray setup; maintain patient hygiene and comfort.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the Virginia Department of Health Professions

Job description

Overview

Location: Dulles Health & Rehab Center - HERNDON, VA 20171
Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Salary Range: $19.50 - $23.31
Job Shift: Any

A Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for supporting the nursing and medical providers in administering care to patients with various injuries, illnesses or disabilities. Duties include helping patients bathe, maintain proper hygiene, meal assistance, and assessing patients’ vital signs to notify licensed nurses of any changes.

Responsibilities

1. Ability to care for and help patients with activities of daily living.
2. Ability to read, interpret and follow all written and verbal instructions.
3. Ability to communicate in a tactful and caring manner.
4. Ability to effectively work with co-workers and other nursing personnel to provide quality care to the patient.
5. Responsible for documenting in the patient’s clinical record nursing care provided, accurately and timely.
6. Receives report from Charge Nurse for assigned patients.
7. Assists with feeding and setting up of patient’s meal trays.
8. Assists patients with dressing if indicated, making sure that hands and face are washed, peri-care is provided, oral hygiene is provided, and hair is combed/brushed. Makes the patients’ bed.
9. Measures and records intake and output, if indicated.
10. Obtains accurate weight and height for patients.
11. Appropriately turn and position patient in bed, based on patient plan of care.
12. Provides preventive skin care.
13. Trims and cleans nails for patients who do not require specialized treatment (i.e., diabetic patients).
14. Provides incontinence care for appropriate patients to ensure patients are clean and dry.
15. Observes, reports, and documents any unusual behavior or mood changes of patients.
16. Obtains and records vital signs for patients as instructed.
17. Assists in keeping the patient’s room and closet neat and orderly, to the extent possible.
18. Promptly answers the call system.
19. Reports any observations pertinent to changes in the patient’s physical status to the charge nurse promptly.
20. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the Virginia Department of Health Professions.
3. Current CPR Healthcare Provider certification, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing, walking, working and frequently pulling, pushing, and bending.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to move 150 pounds with assistance.