Full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Education Program

Retirement Savings Plan with company 2

Paid Holidays

Free gym and pool access

Free parking

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Job summary

Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to support nursing staff in delivering focused, compassionate resident care in a warm, home-like environment. CNAs spend substantial time with residents, ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety under direct supervision.

The role includes vital sign checks, personal care tasks, and assistance with daily activities, with opportunities for shift differentials. A Virginia CNA license and CPR/First Aid are required.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia CNA license is required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing personnel in maintaining a therapeutic environment and provide direct resident care.
• Take vital signs.
• Turn and reposition bedridden residents to prevent pressure injuries.
• Assist with bathing, eating, dressing, personal hygiene and walking.
• Respond to resident Call lights and requests.
• Assist with admission and discharge of residents.

Skills

Infection control

Vital signs

Hygiene

Dietary needs

Body mechanics

Documentation/charting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Virginia CNA License

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide a variety of selected routine nursing care tasks under the direct supervision of the nurses responsible for providing direct resident care. Responsibilities include assisting in the examination, treatment, and care of residents; provide privacy and assistance as appropriate in maintaining the resident's dignity. In many instances, CNAs may spend more time with residents than anyone else on the health care team and therefore should provide a supportive, safe, home-like environment. For this reason, they can easily form lasting connections with residents and families and require individuals who are compassionate, empathetic and truly interested in helping others.

The starting rate is between $21.22 and $23.58 per hour and will be determined based on years of relevant experience. We also offer shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing personnel in maintaining a therapeutic environment and provide direct resident care.
• Participate in rounds of all resident rooms, utility areas, tub rooms and other areas as required.
• Take vital signs.
• Turn and re-position bedridden residents to prevent the breakdown of their skin.
• Provide direct resident care such as assisting with bathing, eating, dressing, personal hygiene and walking residents.
• Answer resident's Call lights.
• Assist with the admission and discharge of residents.

Qualifications

• Technical competencies include infection control, vital signs, hygiene, dietary needs, body mechanics, paperwork and charting and other miscellaneous skills.
• Ability to make quick observations of a resident's condition and report that information back to the nurse.
• Ability to monitor the health, safety, and well-being of residents.

Requirements

• Current Virginia CNA License.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience.

Benefits Snapshot

• Paid Time Off package
• Education Program to offer financial assistance with education costs
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• Paid Holidays
• Free gym and pool access
• Free parking
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits