CNA/ Relief Unit Secretary

DHRM; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept of Veterans Services is seeking a CNA/Relief Unit Secretary to join the Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr team. This role performs unit clerical tasks and assists in resident care on the nursing unit, supporting the nursing team and maintaining orderly workflows.

The position requires a Virginia CNA license and CPR certification on hire or willingness to obtain. Work includes weekend rotation and potential cross-unit assignments as staffing needs change.

Qualifications

• Computer experience.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and language.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Virginia CNA license (required).
• CPR certification upon hire or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Relief Unit Secretary and assist on nursing unit.
• Answer telephone, take messages, and relay them courteously.
• Maintain and file medical records and forms.
• Prepare consults and charts for doctors; keep nurses station orderly.
• Assist with resident care tasks and ADL support as needed.
• Assist with supply orders and lab calendar; participate in chart audits.

Skills

Computer experience

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Virginia CNA License

CPR certification

Job description

Title

CNA/ Relief Unit Secretary

State Role Title

Admin and Office Spec II

Hiring Range

$31,579 - $50,064

Pay Band

2

Agency

Dept of Veterans Services

Location

Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr

Agency Website

www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

This position serves as a Relief Unit Secretary/ Restorative Aide and is an auxiliary worker of the nursing team who performs clerical duties on the nursing unit and assist in resident care as situations warrant in meeting the overall needs of the facility. Answer telephone, make appointments and relay messages in a courteous manner at all times. Answer call light in a timely manner. Thins and files any papers pulled from the chart in their respective folders in the Medical Records room. Maintain required forms in the file drawers for the nurse’s use. Prepare consults and monitor for delays or lack of response for scheduling. Prepare charts for the doctors upon their scheduled visits. Keep nurses station orderly at all times. Order supplies from Central Supply for nurses. Responsible for resident lab calendar. Interact with families and visitors assisting when applicable. Perform a monthly audit on each chart to determine what has not been completed. Enter monthly weight into the computer by the designated time. Keep current with State and Federal regulations pertinent to Medical Records. Knowledge of policies and procedures. Assuming a resident care group, transporting resident to appointments, providing ADL care as indicated. Ensure safety of residents by observing and interacting with when needed. Performs other duties as may be assigned that are within the Nursing department’s mission and as situations warrant in meeting the overall needs of the facility. Works every other weekend as direct resident care. May be asked to participate in the planning and implementing of rehab care to assigned residents. May be assigned to any unit as staffing needs change with short notice. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Minimum Qualifications

Computer experience. Knowledge of medical procedures and language. High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have a valid State of Virginia CNA License. CPR certification required upon hire or willing to obtain.

Additional Considerations

None.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. You will receive a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work. Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check. and pre-employment drug screening and two TB Skin Tests are required. Salaries for current state employees will be determined according to the current state compensation plan. In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable from DARS. In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Contact Information

Name: Kristen Johnson

Phone: [phone] Ext 4903

Email: [e-mail]

Inclusion Statement

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised

21 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time