Cna Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• CNA certification from the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting by enrollment in a training program or pursuing certification through endorsement.
• Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits.
• Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
• Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
• When applicable in the relevant state, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• If required by the facility and responsibilities, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.

Nice To Haves

• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic health care and assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
• Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support and personal care.
• Assist residents with transferring, repositioning and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment, and provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
• Support food preparation and dining; assist residents with meals and snacks and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
• Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
• Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity and diet.
• Communicate residents’ changing conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
• Collect non-invasive body-fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help keep residents’ living areas clean and operational.
• Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs and encourage resident participation.
• Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
• Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to earnings daily
• Robust benefits package; benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status