CNA - 1st Shift with Weekend/Holiday Pay

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is hiring a CNA (1st shift) at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Danville, VA. The role supports patients with daily living activities and therapeutic goals in a state mental health facility.

Key qualifications include Virginia Nurse Aide licensure, basic computer skills for EHR documentation, a valid driver's license, and a High School diploma or GED. Bilingual Spanish/English candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Aide in Virginia in good standing throughout employment.
• Basic computer skills to document in an EHR system.
• Valid driver’s license remains valid during employment.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in psychiatric/healthcare settings preferred.
• Veterans and National Service encouraged to apply.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and therapeutic goals.
• Attend to patients’ problems and concerns and promote coping skills.
• Work with patients who may be verbally or physically aggressive using least restrictive interventions.
• Document patient status and respond to changes as required.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is hiring a CNA (1st shift) at Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Danville, VA. The role supports patients with daily living activities and therapeutic goals in a state mental health facility.

Key qualifications include Virginia Nurse Aide licensure, basic computer skills for EHR documentation, a valid driver's license, and a High School diploma or GED. Bilingual Spanish/English candidates are encouraged to apply.