Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Mulberry Creek Nursing & Rehab Center; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

FSA

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Insurance discounts

Job summary

Mulberry Creek Nursing & Rehab Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct resident care under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, reporting changes, and maintaining safety and dignity for residents.

The role requires a state-certified CNA, a high school diploma, and 1–2 years in a long-term care setting is preferred. 12‑hour shifts run 7am–7pm or 7pm–7am with full-time weekdays and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• State-approved Nursing Assistant Certification required.
• 1–2 years in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care to residents per care plans.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting, and mobility.
• Monitor changes and report to charge nurse promptly.
• Follow infection control and safety protocols.
• Document vitals, weights, and specimen collection as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Infection control

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

Full-time

Description

The Certified Nursing Assistant reports to and receives supervision from the Charge Nurse and is responsible for proving quality nursing and direct care to assigned residents in compliance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and established policies and procedures which encourages each resident’s ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Schedule: Full-Time, Weekdays; Weekends, 12 Hour Shifts, 7AM - 7PM or 7PM - 7AM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide personalized care that supports each resident’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being in line with individualized care plans.
• Assist with daily living activities—bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting, and mobility—while maintaining dignity, privacy, and safety.
• Monitor and report changes in condition, skin integrity, or signs of abuse immediately to the charge nurse.
• Use proper body mechanics and equipment when transferring or moving residents to prevent injury.
• Follow infection control and safety protocols consistently, including hand hygiene, PPE use, and accurate documentation.
• Respond promptly to call lights and resident needs, ensuring comfort and timely care.
• Perform and document vital signs, weights, and specimen collection as assigned.
• Participate in care planning by sharing observations and updating notes with clear, timely entries.
• Honor resident rights, including refusal of treatment, and report accordingly.
• Engage in safety drills and maintain a clean, organized, and hazard‑free environment.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a State-Approved Nursing Assistant Certification course or other education which meets the state certification requirements.
• Possess current Nursing Assistant Certification.
• 1-2 years of experience in a Long Term Care Facility is preferred.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds of inanimate objects.
• Mus be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a maximum of 35 pounds of a person.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to reach, stoop, kneel, bend, lift and move intermittently throughout the workday throughout the facility.
• Must be able to work outside of normal work hours including nights, holidays, and weekends as needed to meet facility and position demands.
• Must be free of diseases that may be transmitted in the performance of job responsibilities during the stage of communicability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile people within the facility.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• Percentage of 401(k) matched by company
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on auto, home, and pet insurance

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Salary Description

$18.87 Hourly