Part-time Critical Shift CNA

Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge • Charlottesville, VA

15d • $27

About The Position

Certified Nursing Assistants (C.N.A.) provide a variety of selected routine nursing care tasks under the direct supervision of the nurses responsible for providing direct resident care. Responsibilities include assisting in the examination, treatment, and care of residents; provide privacy and assistance as appropriate in maintaining the resident’s dignity. In many instances, C.N.A.s may spend more time with residents than anyone else on the health care team and therefore should provide a supportive, safe, home-like environment. For this reason, they can easily form lasting connections with residents and families and require individuals who are compassionate, empathetic and truly interested in helping others.

We are looking for candidates who can work our difficult to fill shifts. This includes weekends, evenings, and nights. This position requires a schedule of at least two shifts per week and no more than three shifts per week. Schedules will be determined 30 days in advance. The pay rate for this position is $26.52 per hour.

Requirements

• Technical competencies include infection control, vital signs, hygiene, dietary needs, body mechanics, paperwork and charting and other miscellaneous skills.
• Ability to make quick observations of a resident's condition and report that information back to the nurse.
• Ability to monitor the health, safety, and well-being of residents.
• Able to uphold Magnetic Values (Multicultural- Accountable- Game Changer- Nurturing- Empowering- Teachable).
• Flexibility to work on varying shifts as needed.
• Current Virginia CNA License.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing personnel in maintaining a therapeutic environment and provide direct resident care.
• Participate in rounds of all resident rooms, utility areas, tub rooms and other areas as required.
• Take vital signs.
• Turn and re-position bedridden residents to prevent the breakdown of their skin.
• Provide direct resident care such as assisting with bathing, eating, dressing, personal hygiene and walking residents.
• Answer resident's Call lights.
• Assist with the admission and discharge of residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED