Certified Nursing Assistant

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; St. Marys (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Continuing education options

Free CEUs

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant for Saint Marys Correctional Center in St Marys, WV. The role supports nursing staff with essential daily operations and direct patient care on an evening shift, including calls, hygiene, and mobility assistance.

You will work under nursing supervision, record vitals, assist with procedures, and help maintain clean, safe patient areas while upholding confidentiality and compassionate care standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant certification program.
• Current CNA certification and CPR certification.
• Prior CNA experience, especially in correctional healthcare, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, hygiene).
• Record vital signs and monitor patient condition.
• Support ambulation, repositioning, and mobility.
• Assist with transfers and patient movement as needed.
• Provide emotional support and respond to calls promptly.
• Maintain clean patient areas and equipment; assist with procedures.
• Document care activities accurately in the EMR system.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant certification program

Current CNA certification

CPR certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

POSITION: Certified Nursing Assistant
SCHEDULE: 7:30 PM – 8:00 AM + 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 carefor 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 options
• Free 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.