Certified Nursing Assistant Private Care

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health is seeking a Private Care CNA in Newport News, VA to provide personal care, comfort measures, and environmental services under the supervision of the Nurse Manager. The role requires knowledge of growth and development across the life span and adherence to departmental policies to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Responsibilities include following the care plan, documenting accurately, and supporting team members while maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year nursing assistant/home care experience preferred.
• CNA certification by Virginia Dept of Health Professions upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license required for driving RHS business 25%+ of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, comfort measures, and environmental services to patients as directed by RN/LPN.
• Follow the plan of care and document accurately per legal standards and policies.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and respectful patient environment and assist other team members as needed.

Skills

Nurse Aide experience

CNA certification

CPR/BLS certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

Location

Newport News, Virginia

Salary

Hiring Range $16.80 - $21.83/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Job Overview

Private Care CNA is responsible for personal care, comfort measures and environmental services for the patients (including those needing special precautions) under supervisor of Nurse Manager. In addition, this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and provide the care needed as described according to the departmental policy and procedure. Promotes and maintains safe work environment for staff as well as our customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provides personal care, comfort measures, environmental services, and specified treatments for a specified number of patients as determined by department standards. Follows the plan of care that assures patients receive consistent, competent, and ethical care, within legal standards of practice, while maintaining privacy and support for the patient’s value system. Provides care consistent with both verbal and/or written instructions. Demonstrates competent understanding of assigned plans of care within appropriate scope of practice and responsibilities as directed by the RN/LPN to include accurately completing all required documentation. Demonstrates accountability for ensuring availability of resources (equipment, instruments, supplies) necessary to ensure positive patient outcomes. Maintains clean, safe and orderly work/patient environment by cleaning work stations/areas, equipment; stocking supplies; placing equipment in proper storage areas. Demonstrates the ability to follow the plan of care that assures patients receive consistent, competent, and ethical care, within legal standards of practice, while maintaining privacy and support for the patient’s value system. Provides care consistent with both verbal and/or written instructions. Demonstrates competent understanding of assigned plans of care within appropriate scope of practice and responsibilities as directed by the RN/LPN to include accurately completing all required documentation. Participates positively in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience 1 year Prior Nurse Aide work experience in a home care setting (Preferred)
• Licenses and Certifications Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)
• Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job Valid Drivers License Required

Company Culture

If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.