Certified Nursing Assistant

Wexford Health Sources; Welch (WV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Continuing education options

Free CEUs

Flexible pay options

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, at Stevens Correctional Center in Welch, WV, seeks a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff and provide direct daily patient care.

Under supervision of the Director of Nursing, you will assist with ADLs, take vital signs, help with mobility, and document care accurately in the EMR, delivering compassionate, patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant certification program.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.
• Current CPR certification preferred.
• Previous CNA experience in correctional healthcare is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, dressing, hygiene).
• Obtain and record vital signs, height, weight, fluids intake/output.
• Support ambulation, repositioning, and range of motion activities.
• Assist with wheelchair transfers, stretchers, and patient mobility.
• Provide emotional support and respond to call lights promptly.
• Cleansing and maintaining patient areas, equipment and workspaces.
• Assist physicians or nurses during minor procedures.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain supply inventory.
• Encourage hydration and proper elimination.
• Document care activities accurately in the EMR.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Interpersonal communication

Ability to work in fast-paced env.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant certification program

Current CNA certification

Current CPR certification

Job description

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant

Schedule: Opportunities available for Monday - Thursday 7a - 5:30p OR Monday - Friday 7a-3:30p

Facility: Stevens Correctional Center

Location: Welch, 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 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

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