Clinical Assistant – Independent Living + Employee Health Clinic (3PM - 11PM)

Starting pay varies based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. Location: 3935 Sunnyside Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

About the Role

We’re looking for compassionate, attentive team members who thrive in a resident-centered environment. As a Clinical Assistant, you’ll play a critical role in supporting residents’ safety, well-being, and peace of mind—both in the Highlands building and across our beautiful campus. Whether you’re responding to medical alerts, performing clinical assessments, or simply offering a reassuring presence, you’ll be a vital part of a team that treats every resident with dignity, respect, and kindness.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly and calmly to resident emergencies, providing hands-on support and coordinating care as needed.
• Support residents in independent living, assessing concerns, gathering vitals, and following up with appropriate actions.
• Administer basic first aid and CPR when required, always maintaining professionalism under pressure.
• Monitor safety systems, respond to fire and smoke alarms, and follow emergency protocols—including 911 activation and evacuation support.
• Conduct frequent rounds in the Highlands building to ensure resident safety and be available to those who may need assistance.
• Handle clerical tasks, answer phones, greet visitors, and ensure proper documentation and communication across teams.
• Assist with unlocking/locking doors, and maintain a safe, secure environment for residents and staff.
• Transport residents as needed, requiring a valid Virginia driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR) that aligns with Sunnyside's Vehicle Operator Policy.

Requirements

• A passion for supporting older adults and creating a safe, compassionate space where they can thrive.
• CNA, MA, or Direct Care Aide certification through the VA Board of Nursing (required).
• CPR & First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong decision-making skills, calm under pressure, and comfortable handling confidential information and maintaining its integrity.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness to be the steady hand in an emergency, and the friendly face our residents trust.

Skills

• Valid Virginia driver’s license.

Benefits

• Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Choice of 3 Medical Plans, including an HSA option
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Long-term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Supplemental Life, Accident & Cancer Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Uniform Reimbursement
• License Reimbursement
• MD Ortho – Free Telemedicine & Direct Orthopedic Services
• Garner Health – Expert Doctor Matching & Healthcare Savings
• Free membership to our on-site wellness center
• On-Site Credit Union
• On-Site Hair Salon
• On-Site Massage Therapy & Esthetician Services
• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Employee Emergency Relief Fund
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$13 - $19 / hour. Competitive shift differentials available.

Schedule

Part-Time; 40 hours a pay period.

• Week 1: Sunday, Monday, and Friday
• Week 2: Monday and Saturday
• Includes every other weekend
• Additional hours may be available

Physical & Environmental Considerations

• Operates in an environment with normal lighting levels, temperature ranges, air quality, ventilation, and noise levels.
• General office environment with normal lighting levels.
• Lifts, carries, pushes, or otherwise manipulates equipment and office materials weighing up to 15 lbs.
• Ability to push residents weighing up to 200 lbs in wheelchairs and assist in transferring residents weighing up to 200 lbs using proper lifting and moving protocols.
• Frequently required to stand for long periods of time; routinely sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 30 lbs or less and occasionally more than 40 lbs.
• Must be able to climb four flights of stairs.
• Requires manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Normal hazards related to the general office environment include contact with blood, body fluids, and other infectious materials/drainage. Universal Precautions are followed.