Full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 28,378 - 31,629; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Free gym and pool access

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan with a company match

Paid Holidays

Education Program for financial assistance

Free parking

Job summary

Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in Emeryville, California. The role involves assisting with care tasks under nurse supervision, ensuring residents' dignity and safety.

Responsibilities include monitoring health, taking vital signs, and providing direct care like bathing and dressing. Qualifications require a Virginia CNA License and CPR certification. A supportive and compassionate demeanor is essential for this community-focused position.

The starting salary is between $20.60 and $22.96 per hour, with additional benefits including Paid Time Off and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to make quick observations of a resident's condition.
• Ability to monitor the health, safety, and well-being of residents.
• Technical competencies in infection control and vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing personnel in maintaining a therapeutic environment.
• Participate in rounds of resident rooms and utility areas.
• Take vital signs and assist with bathing and personal hygiene.

Skills

Infection control

Vital signs

Hygiene

Monitoring resident's health

Paperwork and charting

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Current Virginia CNA License

CPR and 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.

Starting rate: between $20.60 and $22.96 per hour, determined based on years of relevant experience. Shift differentials are available 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 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