Full-Time CNA: Compassionate Patient Care

Sunnyside Communities; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Sunnyside Communities in Martinsville, VA is seeking compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants for a full-time position in our Catered Living team. You will assist residents with ADLs, document care and maintain a safe, home-like environment while upholding residents' rights.

Requirements include a Virginia 80-hour geriatrics certification, Virginia NACEP test, a current Nursing Assistant license, CPR/First Aid, and strong communication. Shift differential offered. Apply today.

Qualifications

• Must have completed 80-hour certification courses in Geriatric Nursing or is presently enrolled.
• Must have passed Virginia NACEP test after completion of 80-hour certification course.
• Must have current Nursing Assistant license through Virginia Board of Nursing.
• Must have CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with confidential information and maintain its integrity.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and have good organizational skills.
• Ability to work in stressful environment and deal with medical emergency situations.
• Strong customer service skills; maintain a hospitality approach to engaging with all individuals.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with staff at beginning and end of each shift to relay vital information about the shift and any residents concerns.
• Anticipation of resident’s needs to help prevent resident falls.
• Hand hygiene and isolation precautions must be adhered to in order to prevent transmission of organisms.
• Bathe residents according to preference and schedule. Ensure that residents are covered during bathing process.
• Transfer, lift and turn residents using good body mechanics and proper protocol.
• Use gentle handling to prevent skin tears, abrasions and lacerations; report to nurse immediately.
• Provide toileting needs according to individual resident needs. Accurately record this information daily.
• Encourage and allow residents to walk to and/or from meals, bathroom activities, etc.
• Give or supervise mouth care to each resident as assigned at least once per shift.
• Answer resident call bells in a timely manner, responding to calls bells within 3-6 minutes on a consistent basis.
• Observe residents for changes and/or problems and report them immediately.
• Record/report vital signs and pertinent information. Document care given accurately.
• Serve residents trays; feed residents requiring assistance and encourage residents as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Confidential information handling

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Customer service

Hospitality approach

Education

80-hour certification in Geriatric Nursing

Virginia NACEP test

Nursing Assistant license (Virginia Board of Nursing)

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Sunnyside Communities in Martinsville, VA is seeking compassionate Certified Nursing Assistants for a full-time position in our Catered Living team. You will assist residents with ADLs, document care and maintain a safe, home-like environment while upholding residents' rights.

Requirements include a Virginia 80-hour geriatrics certification, Virginia NACEP test, a current Nursing Assistant license, CPR/First Aid, and strong communication. Shift differential offered. Apply today.