Certified Nursing Assistant - Full Time (1st Shift)

About the Role

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants to join our Catered Living team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while working in a supportive and professional environment. If you are committed to providing high-quality patient care and eager to grow your career in healthcare, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and dining.
• Document resident care while respecting and promoting each resident’s rights.
• Maintain a clean and safe, home‑like environment.
• Communicate with staff at the beginning and end of each shift to relay vital information and resident concerns.
• Anticipate resident needs to help prevent falls.
• Follow hand hygiene and isolation precautions to prevent transmission of organisms.
• Bath residents according to preference and schedule, ensuring they are covered and using appropriate equipment (tub, shower, bed bath, poncho for transport).
• Provide foot and nail care with each bath.
• Transfer, lift, and turn residents using proper body mechanics and protocols; assist residents to change positions per care plans.
• Report complaints of pain and any skin tears, abrasions, or lacerations to the assigned nurse immediately.
• Provide toileting assistance, accurately record information daily, and promptly report changes in elimination to the nurse.
• Encourage and allow residents to walk to meals, bathroom activities, etc., according to ambulation orders.
• Give or supervise mouth care at least once per shift.
• Answer resident call bells within 3–6 minutes consistently.
• Respect resident choices regarding clothing, meals, bedtime, and other preferences.
• Observe residents for changes or problems and report them promptly to the staff nurse.
• Assist in keeping CNA care plans current and accurate.
• Maintain resident rooms neat and uncluttered; straighten closets, bedside stands, dressers, etc.
• Correct safety issues in the resident‑care environment or equipment, or report them to a supervisor.
• Prepare and transport residents to beauty shop, physical therapy, activities, and scheduled outside appointments.
• Record and report vital signs and pertinent information; document care accurately and report abnormal temperature or blood pressure promptly.
• Complete mood/behavior forms, ADL flow sheets, and daily care flow sheets.
• Serve resident trays, feed residents requiring assistance, and provide bibs or cover‑ups as needed; serve trays within 15 minutes of arrival to the unit.
• Operate patient‑care equipment such as electric/manual high‑/low‑hospital beds, wheelchairs, mechanical lifts, scales, thermometers, etc.
• Take direction from the staff nurse and ensure assignments/instructions are understood and carried out.
• Utilize time efficiently to meet job requirements and resident needs.
• Complete items on “to‑do” sheets and return the list to the staff nurse before the end of the shift; advise the nurse in advance if items cannot be completed.

Qualifications

• Completed an 80‑hour certification course in Geriatric Nursing or currently enrolled.
• Passed the Virginia NACEP test after completion of the 80‑hour certification course.
• Current Nursing Assistant license issued by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain it.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with confidential information and maintain its integrity.
• Ability to multitask 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 with a hospitality approach to engaging with all individuals.

Pay

Pay range: $15.00 – $21.88 per hour, plus shift differential.