Part-time Certified Nursing Assistant/Registered Medication Aide (CNA/RMA)

Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 29,797 - 33,048; Full time

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility in Virginia is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Registered Medication Aides (RMAs) to provide essential nursing care under supervision. The role requires current Virginia licenses for CNA and RMA, along with CPR certification. Responsibilities include direct resident care, assisting with daily activities, and administering medications. The starting pay is competitive, with variations based on experience and shift differentials offered for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Virginia CNA and RMA license.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing personnel in maintaining a therapeutic environment.
• Participate in rounds of all resident rooms and areas.
• Administer medications as prescribed by physicians.

Skills

Infection control

Taking vital signs

Personal hygiene assistance

Monitoring health and safety

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Current Virginia CNA License

Current Virginia RMA License

Current CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

The Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)/Registered Medication Aides (RMAs) provide a variety of selected routine nursing care tasks under the direction and supervision of the nurses responsible for providing direct resident care and will administer medications to residents in accordance to WCBR policy and procedures. Accountabilities 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/RMAs is 7:00am to 3:30pm or 3:00pm to 11:30pm.

The starting rate is between 21.63 and 23.99 per hour and will be determined based on years of relevant experience. We also have 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.
• Administer prescribed medications according to the physician’s orders and facility policy.
• Provide proper documentation of medication administration.

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 health, safety, and well-being of residents.

Requirements

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