Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

About the role

Blue Ridge Care works to optimize the quality of life and well-being for those members of our community affected by aging or dealing with chronic or serious illness. With a mission of brightening life’s journey for all whom we are privileged to serve, and a strategic goal to grow and expand our services to continue meeting the evolving healthcare needs of the community, Blue Ridge is “Caring for life”.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to patients, including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linens as assigned.
• Assist patients with dressing, undressing, feeding, and other daily activities as assigned.
• Take and record oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure as ordered, ensuring competency in these skills.
• Monitor and care for patients’ skin to prevent tissue breakdown over bony prominence.
• Observe and report any significant changes in the patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist with patient ambulation, exercise, and use of bedpans and urinals as directed by the nursing staff.
• Keep patient living areas clean and orderly and assist with light laundry needs.
• Adhere to the organization’s documentation procedures, ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping.
• Maintain high standards of personal and professional conduct, respecting the confidentiality and privacy of patients, caregivers, and team members.
• Ensure patient safety by using equipment properly and adhering to safety protocols.
• Participate in personal and professional growth activities, including attending at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education programs per year.
• Engage in quality assessment performance improvement initiatives and attend interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings.
• Be respectful of patients' and families’ environments and personal needs, providing care that is sensitive to their preferences.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed in VA as a Certified Nursing Assistant
• High School Diploma strongly preferred
• Self-directed with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Is secure with issues of death/dying.
• Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Thrift Shop Discount