Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides a safe environment, emotional and social support, and care for residents’ physical needs and comfort in a skilled nursing facility. The role performs direct resident care according to each resident’s care plan and supervisor direction, follows health, sanitation, and infection-control policies, and maintains the standards of practice established by the community’s administration and nursing policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned by community representatives. This full-time position is at Dockside Health & Rehab Center in Locust Hill, Virginia. Day or night shifts are available, at $22.00 per hour. The facility describes a supportive, family-like team environment, a low staff-to-resident ratio, and opportunities for career development. Eligible new hires may qualify for student-loan repayment and a stipend through the federal Nurses for Nursing Homes program; eligibility is determined by CMS and requires an active RN or LPN license, at least 30 hours of work per week, a three-year commitment, and other eligibility criteria. Program details may vary by facility.
Requirements
- Hold current Nursing Assistant certification in good standing on the applicable state registry, or otherwise meet that state’s legal requirements to work as a Nursing Assistant.
- Have a high school diploma or GED, or be actively enrolled in a high school program.
Responsibilities
- Provide a safe environment for residents.
- Give residents emotional and social support.
- Attend to residents’ physical needs and comfort in a skilled nursing facility.
- Perform direct care according to residents’ care plans and supervisor direction.
- Follow health, sanitation, and infection-control policies.
- Maintain standards of practice established by the community’s administration and nursing policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as directed by community representatives.
Benefits
- On-demand pay or weekly pay options.
- Comprehensive benefits package, with eligibility beginning the first of the month after 30 days.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
- 401(k) through Fidelity.
- Employer-paid life insurance for full-time employees.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid time off.
- Educational, leadership, and tuition opportunities.
- Discount programs, including discounted childcare programs through KinderCare.
- Wellness programs through WebMD.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Potential student-loan repayment of up to $40,000 and a $10,000 stipend for eligible new hires through the Nurses for Nursing Homes program; CMS determines eligibility and payments are taxable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
