Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA (The Hoy Center)

Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay & Senior Options, LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 22,162 - 31,564; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A senior care organization located in Virginia Beach seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for full-time shifts. The role involves providing quality patient care, assisting with daily living activities, and proper documentation. Candidates should have completed the Certified Nursing Aide training program and hold state certification. The compensation starts at $19.50 per hour, plus benefits including health insurance, PTO, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Certified Nursing Aide training program.
• State certification as Nurse Aide and CPR certification required.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and documentation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities of living including personal care.
• Document all personal care given at the end of each shift.
• Perform vital signs and infection control practices.

Skills

Supportive

Compassionate

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Certified Nursing Aide training program

State certification as Nurse Aide

CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft applications

EMRs

Job description

Location: 3100 Shore Drive Virginia Beach, VA

Reports to: The Hoy Center Team Leader

FLSA: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Schedule: Full‑Time Shifts Available: Day (7am-7pm) and Night (7pm-7am). 3 days one week, 4 days the next, with an every other weekend rotation.

Under the direction of the Team Leader or Clinical Supervisor, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing quality patient care, including the physical, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual, and developmental factors of patients served, using the tenets of our Lighthouse patient‑centered care. The CNA will assist the clinical team in providing patient care necessary for comfort, hygiene, simple treatments, data collection, and documentation, maintaining our standard guidelines and routines. Participates as a team member by performing additional assignments when workload requires and as requested by Clinical Leadership. Maintains neatness and safety for residents' environment. Always model our core values of respect, passion, and professionalism, and hold others accountable for doing the same.

What You’ll Do In This Role

• Assist with daily activities of living including: general hygiene, shampoos, nail care, shaving and dressing.
• Document all personal care given at the end of each shift.
• Perform skin care activities to include turning every two hours and proper positioning.
• Make beds, occupied and unoccupied.
• Transfer bed to chair, chair to toilet and chair to walker using proper body mechanics and techniques.
• Move immobile residents with assistance and/or use of Hoyer Lift.
• Perform incontinent care to include pericare, bowel and bladder training and toileting.
• Serve meals, feed residents and encourage use of adaptive devices when ordered.
• Manage Foley catheters including proper positioning of tubing and drainage bag, emptying of drainage bag and catheter care.
• Take vital signs to include proper use of thermometer, rectal, oral, ear and other.
• Practice appropriate infection control - to include use of gloves, hand washing and universal precautions.
• Assist with admission and discharge of residents.
• Perform care of transitioning residents and post‑mortem care.
• Report and unusual symptoms or change in resident's condition or unsafe conditions, and respond according to protocol.
• Read and interpret care plans and use approaches established to reach goals.
• All other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Supportive (to both patients and nursing staff)
• Compassionate
• Comfortable with taking directive
• Emotional resilience
• Professional & ethical
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb stairs, stand or walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.

Required

• Completion of a Certified Nursing Aide training program and State certification as Nurse Aide.
• CPR certification
• Has familiarity with medical equipment, patient charts, medical terminology, and documentation procedures.
• Familiarity with Microsoft applications and Google, and knowledge in EMRs.
• Flu‑Vaccinated

Preferred

• One (1) year of practical field experience, preferred.
• COVID-19 Vaccinated. As of now, the 2025–2026 COVID-19 vaccine formulation is being distributed to providers and pharmacies; however, it has not yet received official approval from the CDC. In Virginia, pharmacists may administer COVID-19 vaccines under the Virginia Board of Pharmacy’s statewide protocols or with a direct order from a licensed medical provider. We encourage all new hires to consult with their healthcare provider regarding the most current vaccination recommendations. Please be aware that, depending on future CDC guidance or regulatory updates, we may require proof of the most recent COVID-19 vaccination as part of our ongoing commitment to health and safety.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation $19.50/Hourly (based on relevant experience)
• Full‑Time Employee (and eligible Part‑Time Employee) Benefits Include:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Available Day One!)
  • Life & Disability Insurance (Short- and Long-Term)
  • Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & 6 Paid Holidays (+ 2 Floating Holidays)
  • Tuition Assistance + Scholarships for You & Your Family
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Legal/Identity Theft Protection Plans
  • Team Member Discounts
  • Career Growth & Leadership Development Opportunities

At‑Will Employment Statement

Employment with our organization is “at‑will,” meaning that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any reason not prohibited by law.