Certified Nursing Assistant Patriots Colony Memory Care Unit-Labor Pool-Flexible Hours

Riverside Health System • Williamsburg, VA

3d • $19 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) works in the Patriots Colony Memory Care Unit under the supervision of the Nursing Manager, Supervisor, RN, or LPN, and is ultimately responsible to the Director and Assistant Director of Nursing, as applicable. The CNA performs tasks essential to residents’ direct care in accordance with facility policies and procedures. This is a labor-pool position with flexible hours in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Requirements

• Virginia Department of Health Professions Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) certification upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute within 30 days.
• First Aid certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute within 30 days.

Nice To Haves

• Prior nurse aide work experience; less than one year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend to residents’ and guests’ personal hygiene and care needs, including grooming, dining and nutrition, mobility, elimination, psychosocial support, and safety; organize supplies needed for care.
• Observe residents and guests closely, recognize changes in needs or condition, and promptly report them to nursing or household leadership.
• Follow universal precautions and infection-control, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Maintain reliable attendance and be present for scheduled work in accordance with the attendance policy.
• Participate in resident and guest care planning or care conferences, advocate for their care plans, and honor their choices and preferences.
• Assist residents and guests with washing, ironing, folding, and sorting personal laundry as needed.
• Maintain clean resident rooms, household common areas, support spaces, and equipment; participate in meal preparation and service.
• Facilitate spontaneous activities based on residents’ and guests’ choices and household preferences, and accompany them in activities of choice.
• Maintain appropriate documentation related to caregiving, social services, medication administration and treatments, activities, and dining.
• Participate in continuous Quality Improvement processes and follow up on household questions and issues to support quality outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed