Part-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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

Job summary

A senior living community in Charlottesville, VA is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to provide compassionate care for residents. Responsibilities include assisting in daily activities, monitoring health conditions, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates must hold a valid Virginia CNA license and possess CPR and First Aid certifications. The starting rate is between $20.60 to $22.96 per hour, depending on experience, with additional shift differentials for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have a Virginia CNA license and CPR/First Aid certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience is required.
• Technical competencies include infection control and vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing personnel to maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Provide direct care including bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Take vital signs and provide support in resident admission and discharge.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathy

Infection control

Vital signs

Hygiene

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

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.The schedule for CNA shifts are 7:00am to 3:30pm, 3:00pm to 11:30pm, or 11:00pm until 7:30am.

The starting rate is between $20.60 and $22.96 per hour and will be determined based on years of relevant experience. We also offer shift differentials for evening, night, and 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.