Certified Nursing Assistant

Wexford Health Sources; St. Marys (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Company-paid short-term disability and

Life insurance

Non-taxed Healthcare and dependentcare

Continuing education (CEUs)

Pet Insurance

Flexible pay options

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant for Saint Marys Correctional Center in St Marys, WV. You will support nursing staff, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain patient comfort and safety in a correctional setting.

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, you’ll record vital signs, assist with mobility, and participate in procedures while upholding confidentiality and compassion. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant certification program.
• Current CNA certification and CPR certification required.
• Previous CNA experience preferred; correctional healthcare a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, dressing, and hygiene
• Obtaining and recording vital signs, height, weight, fluid intake, and output
• Supporting ambulation, repositioning, and range of motion activities
• Assisting with wheelchair transfers, stretchers, and patient mobility
• Providing emotional support and responding promptly to call lights
• Cleansing and maintaining patient areas, workrooms, and equipment
• Assisting physicians or nurses during minor procedures and treatments
• Sterilizing instruments and maintaining supply inventory
• Encouraging hydration and elimination as part of daily patient care
• Documenting care activities accurately in the electronic medical record system

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant certification program

Current CNA certification

CPR certification

Job description

POSITION: Certified Nursing Assistant

Schedule

• 7:30 PM - 8:00 AM + every other weekend
• 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM + every other weekend

ACILITY: Saint Marys Correctional Center LOCATION: St Marys, WV

Are you ready for a role where your dedication and compassion directly impact patient comfort and daily care?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving quality, professional care for the first time-and it starts with you.

Position Summary

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at our facility, you'll support nursing staff with essential daily operations and provide direct care that ensures patient well-being. Working under the clinical supervision of the Director of Nursing, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, dressing, and hygiene
• Obtaining and recording vital signs, height, weight, fluid intake, and output
• Supporting ambulation, repositioning, and range of motion activities
• Assisting with wheelchair transfers, stretchers, and patient mobility
• Providing emotional support and responding promptly to call lights
• Cleansing and maintaining patient areas, workrooms, and equipment
• Assisting physicians or nurses during minor procedures and treatments
• Sterilizing instruments and maintaining supply inventory
• Encouraging hydration and elimination as part of daily patient care
• Documenting care activities accurately in the electronic medical record system

You'll do more than provide support. You'll be a steady presence in patients' daily lives, offering dignity, comfort, and compassion where it matters most.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education optionsFree CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant certification program
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• Current CPR certification
• Previous CNA experience preferred (correctional healthcare experience a plus)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to patient confidentiality, professionalism, and compassionate care

Equal Opportunity Employer We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your Skills Matter Here. Your Compassion Changes Lives.