Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Description

Full-time day shift (7A-7P) position available with a complete benefits package (Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 403B with match, and more). We are seeking a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) to join our team for our Long-term care neighborhood.  

Perform a variety of selected resident care tasks under the direction of the Head Nurse or Charge Nurse (LPN/RN) to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of residents. In performing such tasks, the Nursing Assistant shall provide privacy and assistance in maintaining the residents’ dignity.

• Take and record resident vital signs and promptly report abnormal resident conditions to the head/charge nurse.
• Proactively monitor resident physical and behavioral needs/concerns and report any change or occurrence to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Prepare residents, equipment, and supplies for specific procedures and provide assistance as required.
• Administer routine treatment procedures and provide such additional care as required to meet the personal needs and comfort of assigned residents.
• Collect resident specimens.
• Clean resident rooms, change beds, maintain linens, bathe, feed, provide oral care, active and passive range of motion, and exercise residents.
• Escort or transport residents to various facility locations.
• Pick up and deliver supplies as required.
• Check and record residents' intake and output, and empty residents' utensils.
• Provide refreshments, turn residents, talk with residents, and serve as an intermediary with nursing staff.
• Assist residents with ADL's/perform ADL's and restorative care to maintain residents’ highest functioning level.

Requirements

• A valid unencumbered Virginia CNA License
• Two to three years' of experience working in skilled or long-term care facility is preferred but not required.

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg is committed to best practices for infection control; therefore, we require all team members to receive the influenza vaccines and highly recommend Covid-19 vaccines.