Compassionate CNA: Direct Resident Care & Planning

rivhs; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

rivhs in Newport News, VA is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our care team. You will assist residents with daily living activities under supervision of the Nursing Manager and leadership, delivering compassionate, person-centered care in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include hygiene, mobility support, meal assistance, data documentation, and adherence to safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (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)
• First AID - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)

Responsibilities

• Attends to all resident/guest personal hygiene and personal care needs, including grooming, hygiene, dining and nutritional, mobility, elimination, psychosocial and safety needs.
• Follows universal precautions, proper infection control, sanitation and safety standards of practice in all work and activities.
• Demonstrates responsible, dependable and reliable behavior by being present for work as scheduled.
• Participates actively in the care planning and/or care conference for residents and guests, serving as their closest advocate in directing their plan of care and honoring their choices and preferences.
• Assists residents/guests as needed to wash, iron, fold and sort their personal laundry to ensure personal laundry is maintained in quality condition.
• Maintains clean spaces in the Household, including resident/guest rooms, household common spaces, as well as support spaces and equipment. Participates in meal preparation and service.
• Seeks opportunities throughout the day to facilitate spontaneous activities of residents'/guest's choice and household preference; accompanies residents/guests in all activities of choice.
• Maintains appropriate documentation in support of caregiving, social service, medication administration and treatments, activities and dining functions in the Household.
• Ensures that Household participates in continuous Quality Improvement processes that identify questions and issues to be addressed in the household and that appropriate follow up is taken to assure quality outcomes.

Job description

rivhs in Newport News, VA is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our care team. You will assist residents with daily living activities under supervision of the Nursing Manager and leadership, delivering compassionate, person-centered care in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include hygiene, mobility support, meal assistance, data documentation, and adherence to safety and infection control standards.