Assisted Living- RMA/CNA

About the role

Sunnyside Retirement Community is seeking passionate, experienced, and motivated Registered Medication Aides (RMAs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our dedicated Assisted Living team. Here, you’ll provide compassionate, person-centered care that makes a difference in the lives of our residents. Our RMAs and CNAs are the heart of our care team, delivering high-quality, personalized care in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications safely and in line with all regulations, ensuring the health and well-being of our residents.
• Assist residents with daily activities (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and dining—always with respect and dignity.
• Document resident care with attention to detail and accuracy, keeping everyone informed and ensuring the best possible care.
• Build genuine relationships with residents, making them feel valued and supported every day.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and home-like environment, where residents feel comfortable and cared for.
• Collaborate with a compassionate team of healthcare professionals, family members, and residents to ensure the highest quality of care.

Requirements

• Active Medication Aide Licensure & CNA licensure through the Virginia Board of Nursing or DCA Certificate.
• Ability to process information accurately, make appropriate decisions, and take action based on available information.
• 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 strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and handle medical emergency situations.
• Strong customer service skills; maintain a hospitality approach when engaging with all individuals.

About Sunnyside Retirement Community

Located on 150+ acres in the scenic Shenandoah Valley of Harrisonburg, Virginia, Sunnyside is a vibrant, not-for-profit Senior Living life plan community where over 500 residents call home. Our residents enjoy a range of living options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Long-Term Care. The campus offers amenities such as an on-site restaurant, award-winning vitality center, therapy services, fishing ponds, walking trails, and more.

At Sunnyside, we believe in creating a work environment where each team member can S.H.I.N.E – Service Before Self, Hospitality with Heart, Inspiring Excellence in Each Other, Nothing Less Than the Best, and Enjoy Your Journey. We offer a safe, supportive learning environment with on-site training, flexibility, and growth opportunities.

Benefits

• Generous shift differentials
• Flexible schedule
• Annual $100 scrub reimbursement
• License reimbursement
• Tuition assistance
• Growth opportunities
• On-site training
• Health insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid time off (including for part-time staff)
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Access to our Wellness Center

Pay

$15 - $22 per hour, based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.

Physical and Environmental Considerations

• Normal lighting levels (except 11pm-7am shift where light is low in residents’ rooms), comfortable temperature ranges, good air quality, and low noise levels.
• Lifts, carries, pushes, or otherwise manipulates residents, equipment, and materials weighing up to 60 lbs. Proper lifting and moving protocols must be followed.
• Exposure to body fluids and other infectious drainage. Minimal hazards if universal precautions and infection control practices are employed.