Certified Nurse Assistant (7AM - 3PM Shift)
About The Position
Harbor’s Edge is a 5-star Continuing Care Retirement Community in Norfolk, Virginia, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support, and Skilled Nursing services. The community is seeking part-time and full-time Certified Nursing Assistants to provide person-centered care to older adults across these care settings. Candidates should have relevant senior-living experience and a commitment to residents’ dignity, safety, and quality of life. The position offers competitive compensation, shift differentials, favorable nurse-to-patient ratios, and a supportive, state-of-the-art work environment. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates. Benefit offerings vary according to employment status.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current CNA certification in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
- At least one year of relevant work experience.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, medical records, and medical equipment and supplies.
- Understanding of person-centered care and supporting residents across levels of care.
- Ability to work effectively with older adults in independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing settings.
- Strong communication skills for interacting with residents, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Positive, engaging demeanor and commitment to resident dignity and quality of life.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and promptly.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform standing, walking, bending, reaching, and other mobility activities.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and varying shifts in a 24/7 environment.
Nice To Haves
- Long-term care or CCRC experience.
- Experience in a CCRC, skilled nursing, or assisted living environment.
Responsibilities
- Follow individualized care plans and promptly report changes in residents’ conditions to nursing staff.
- Provide personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and oral hygiene.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living while promoting independence and dignity.
- Obtain and document vital signs, weights, intake and output, and other clinical observations.
- Support restorative nursing programs, including positioning, mobility support, passive range of motion, and skin care.
- Assist with safe transfers, ambulation, and mobility equipment using proper body mechanics.
- Provide emotional support and engage residents in social, cognitive, and recreational activities.
- Promote resident safety through fall prevention and monitoring of high-risk residents.
- Assist with admissions, discharges, transfers, transportation, and end-of-life or post-mortem care according to policy.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory standards.
- Communicate with nursing staff, interdisciplinary teams, residents, and families.
- Follow infection-control and safety protocols and facility policies.
- Participate in training, in-services, and team meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of resident care and community operations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and six paid holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term insurance.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
- College tuition reimbursement.
- Employer-paid certification training.
- Legal resources and identity protection plan.
- Shift differentials.
- Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
