Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Blue Ridge Care works to optimize the quality of life and well‑being for community members affected by aging or chronic/serious illness. With a mission of brightening life’s journey for all whom we serve, 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 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 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 confidentiality and privacy of patients, caregivers, and team members.
• Ensure patient safety by using equipment properly and following safety protocols.
• Participate in personal and professional growth activities, including at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education per year, quality‑assessment performance improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings.
• Provide respectful care that is sensitive to patients’ and families’ environments and personal preferences.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed in Virginia 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 and dying.
• Calm demeanor when providing care 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