DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL A/CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - MEADOWCREEK (FULL TIME)

Region Ten CSB; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 18,798 - 26,772; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Charlottesville seeks a Direct Support Professional/Certified Nursing Assistant to assist adults with intellectual disabilities. The role requires maintaining a certified nursing assistant license and being physically able to support individuals in personal care and during emergencies. The position is full-time, offers a starting pay of $16.54/hour, and involves working at the Meadowcreek Center, with hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Must maintain CNA certification.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License required for personal car use.
• Ability to physically respond to emergencies and assist with personal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and supervision for adults with intellectual disabilities.
• Document services provided as directed.
• Maintain safe conditions for program participants.

Skills

CNA certification

Physical assistance

Valid Virginia Driver’s License

Emergency response

Job description

REQ#: 44100010

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Direct Support Professional/Certified Nursing Assistant - Meadowcreek (Full Time)

General Statement Of Responsibilities

This is a FLSA non-exempt position. The incumbent serves as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a Day Support Program for adults with intellectual disabilities. Services are provided to individuals with mild, moderate, severe or profound intellectual disabilities. The CNA must maintain safe conditions for the program participants and provide specific training, supervision, and assistance services, documenting as directed.

Qualifications

To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the program, a valid Virginia Driver’s License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required. For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided. To perform duties in this position the incumbent must have own car available for use each day. The vehicle must be in safe working order and have room for two passengers. Mileage is paid for transporting consumers. The incumbent must be physically able to respond to behavioral and medical emergencies, able to perform simple restraints, go up and down stairs, and ambulate quickly at center and in community settings. The incumbent must be able to perform all duties including physically assisting individuals with wheelchair transfers, which will require lifting, and assistance with personal care/hygiene tasks. Must maintain CNA certification.

POSITION LOCATION: Meadowcreek Center

2000 Michie Drive

Charlottesville, Virginia 22901

PAYGRADE: 7 Starting pay $16.54/hour

SCHEDULE: 40 hours weekly; Monday through Friday, shifts may vary 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m.