Full-time Day Shift 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 to offer financial

Retirement Savings Plan with company (

Paid Holidays

Free gym and pool access

Free parking

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Job summary

Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge seeks Certified Nursing Assistants to provide direct resident care under the supervision of nurses, preserving dignity and a home-like environment.

Core duties include assisting with bathing, feeding, hygiene, turning residents, taking vital signs, and answering call lights. Schedule is 7:00am to 7:30pm with weekend shift differentials offered.

Qualifications

• Virginia CNA license current and active.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• HS diploma or GED or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic environment and direct resident care.
• Participate in rounds of resident rooms and other areas as required.
• Take vital signs and monitor resident condition.
• Turn and reposition bedridden residents to prevent skin breakdown.
• Assist with bathing, eating, dressing and personal hygiene.
• Answer Call lights and assist with admissions/discharges.

Skills

Vital signs

Hygiene

Infection control

Observation/reporting

Body mechanics

Privacy & dignity

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

The schedule for this position is 7:00am to 7:30pm. We also offer shift differentials for weekend shifts.

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