C.N.A.-Night shift, Assisted Living

At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance, and disability insurance
• 403B retirement savings with company match
• Generous paid time off accrual for both full and part-time employees
• Short/long term disability and employee assistance program
• On-site amenities: gym, fitness classes, on-site banking, employee dining room with discounted meals, and an award-winning child development center with a generous employee discount
• Educational assistance: tuition reimbursement for continuing education and career advancement

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $21.45 to $24.04. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Schedule

• Full-time, night shift: 11pm - 7am
• Every other weekend required

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) (bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, eating/feeding, bowel control, bladder control) and document the care provided, promoting a resident’s independence and ensuring appropriate hygiene
• Assist residents with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) (meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, money management) supporting a resident’s independence and quality of life
• Assist with serving meals in the dining room to provide adequate nutrition and a desirable social experience for residents
• Monitor and document resident’s vital signs, intake/output, weights, and blood sugars as necessary and report findings to nurse in charge for appropriate follow-up care
• Adhere to the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and report concerns or suggestions for changes/additions to nurse in charge and/or manager
• Observe residents for changes in mood, behavior, affect, cognition, and physical changes and report to nurse in charge and/or manager immediately
• Document accurately, communicate effectively, including change of shift report, maintain resident safety, and report any significant changes to appropriate nurse
• Transport residents to various appointments and activities ensuring appropriate medical and personal commitments
• Responsible for cleaning resident apartments and common areas and maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment
• Maintain appropriate Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) educational compliance
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Certification to practice as a Certified Nurse Aide in the State of Virginia in good standing

Skills

• Ability to think and act with minimal supervision and guidance
• Ability to respond and report urgent situations to nurse in charge and/or manager
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize workloads
• Ability to remain alert, aware, and observant of resident needs

Qualifications

• Direct experience working with geriatric or cognitively impaired residents (desired)
• Dementia training (desired)
• CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification (desired)
• Knowledge of validation therapy (desired)
• Enhanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office (desired)
• Knowledge of a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) (desired)
• Knowledge of Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) Assisted Living Regulations (desired)

Behavioral Competencies

• Able to perform job duties while maintaining professional attitude and behavior

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance
• Ability to walk, reach, bend, and stoop frequently and stand for up to 4 hours at a time
• Ability to push an occupied wheelchair