Certified Nursing Assistant

Wexford Health Sources; Welch (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the Stevens Correctional Center in Welch, West Virginia. In this role, you will assist nursing staff with daily living activities and provide compassionate care to patients.

Key responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, supporting mobility, and maintaining patient hygiene. Candidates must have a high school diploma, current CNA certification, and a commitment to patient confidentiality and professional care.

Join us and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities like bathing and feeding.
• Record vital signs and other health metrics.
• Provide emotional support to patients and respond to call lights.
• Maintain cleanliness in patient areas and equipment.
• Document care accurately in the electronic medical record system.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of a Nursing Assistant certification program

Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Current CPR certification

Job description

POSITION: Certified Nursing Assistant

SCHEDULE: PRN; as needed - Opportunities available for day, evening, and night shifts

FACILITY: Stevens Correctional Center

LOCATION: Welch, West Virginia

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 activitiesAssisting 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.

Qualifications

• 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

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Your Skills Matter Here. Your Compassion Changes Lives.

Apply today and become the Certified Nursing Assistant your community needs.