Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

About the role

Blue Ridge Care works to optimize the quality of life and well-being for community members 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, Blue Ridge is dedicated to growing and expanding services to meet evolving healthcare needs.

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a member of the interdisciplinary team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and performs various services to meet the patient’s personal needs and promote comfort. The CNA is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations to the RN, and documenting care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to patients, including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, and changing bed linens.
• Assist patients with dressing, undressing, feeding, and other daily activities.
• Take and record oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure as ordered.
• Monitor and care for patients’ skin to prevent tissue breakdown over bony prominences.
• 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, quality assessment performance improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings.
• Provide respectful care that is sensitive to patients' and families’ preferences and environments.

Requirements

• 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.
• Comfortable with issues of death/dying and able to maintain a calm manner 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