DC Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)

Livingston Place at Southern Ave Assisted Living; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan (401k)

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Livingston Place at Southern Ave Assisted Living in Washington, DC seeks compassionate Personal Care Aides (DC-Certified Nursing Assistant or DC-Home Health Aide) to join our team. The role delivers high-quality care focused on residents’ comfort, dignity, and well-being in a supportive environment.

The position is PRN: on-call, with duties including assistance in dining, activities, and daily living tasks per resident needs, while maintaining confidentiality and reporting changes promptly to

Qualifications

• High school degree required.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Current DC CNA or Home Health Certification required.
• Valid and current CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Proficiency in English required.
• Familiarity and willingness to work with the elderly population.

Responsibilities

• Assists with all of the care needs a resident might require.
• Maintains confidentiality of resident and fellow employees’ information.
• Notifies the nurse on duty or directors of changes in condition.
• Assists in the dining room during meals: set up, take orders, serve, bus tables.
• Assists with activities and helps residents attend scheduled activities.
• Help residents get ready and to the lobby for appointments.
• Report changes in condition to licensed staff immediately.
• Take accurate vital signs and weights when needed.
• Assist with patient care tasks up to 40 pounds.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR current.
• Attend mandatory in-services and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Elderly care familiarity

Education

High school degree

DC CNA or Home Health Certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Livingston Place at Southern Ave. is a Washington, DC Assisted Living Community that is committed to providing affordable, personalized care to aging and disabled residents in Washington, DC. The community is managed by Calvary Street Management, a Gilbane Development Co. property.

Livingston Place Assisted Living is currently seeking compassionate, professional, and experienced Personal Care Aides (DC-Certified Nursing Assistant or DC-Home Health Aide licenses) to join our team. In this role, Personal Care Aides are responsible for delivering high-quality care and support, ensuring each resident’s comfort, dignity, and overall well-being. Ideal candidates demonstrate kindness, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

This position requires a strong understanding of, and commitment to, the principles and values of our community. Successful candidates will have a caring nature, a respectful approach, and a genuine willingness to support and care for elderly residents.

*This position is PRN: on-call.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists with all of the care needs a resident might require
• Maintains confidentiality of resident and fellow employee’s information
• Notifies the nurse on duty, Director of Nursing, or Executive Director of resident changes of condition.
• Assists in the dining room during meal times including, but not limited to, set up, take meal/beverage orders, serve, bus tables
• Assists with activities when required and/or be responsible for getting the residents to scheduled activities
• Responsible for getting residents ready and to the lobby for scheduled appointments
• Will be aware of what constitutes a change of condition and report to Licensed Nurse, Assistant Director of Nursing and/or Director of Nursing immediately
• Capable of taking accurate vital signs and weights
• Capable of assisting in-care needs of residents, which might include lifting requirements up to 40 pounds
• Keeps current on First Aid/CPR
• Attend and participate in the scheduled mandatory in-services and other scheduled meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or any other management staff

Minimum Requirements

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• High school degree
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred
• Current CNA or Home Health Certification from Washington DC
• Valid and current CPR/First Aid certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proficiency in English required
• Has familiarity and willingness to work with the elderly population

Pay Transparency

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For Washington, DC this ranges from $43,680.00-$47,840.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.