Direct Care Aide at Stuarts Draft Retirement Community – Stuarts Draft, Virginia

Full-time or part-time evening shift available! Are you passionate about helping others and seeking an emotionally rewarding job in the healthcare field? We may have exactly the role you’re looking for! As a certified nursing assistant or direct care aid, you’ll be the main caregiver for our patients with varied levels of mobility who require help with daily living activities like going to the restroom, getting dressed, eating regular meals, and bathing.

You’ll also need to accurately record patient vitals, monitor changes in behavior or symptoms, and answer call signals and bells to determine patient needs. If you’re looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you!

Compensation- $17.50 plus shift differential

$17.50 hourly

• Attend to the basic care and daily living needs of patients including going to the restroom, bathing, eating daily meals, taking proper medication dosages, and getting dressed
• Communicate information with patient care providers and other nursing staff members to facilitate patient care
• Work with patients on regular exercise as needed to maintain their mobility level and physical health
• Meet patients upon arrival and precisely catalogue measurements of the patient's vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and blood oxygen level

• Should have strong physical stamina to reposition and lift patients from beds to examination tables for wheelchairs and move medical equipment
• Excellent communication skills that focus on creating and maintaining positive relationships between patient and families
• Job seekers must possess a high school diploma or equivalent such as GED
• Previous experience handling bedridden patients with age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's and Dementia preferred
• Must have completed the state-approved CNA training program and received CNA certification from a community college, vocational school, or medical facility
• Proficient computer skills and experience using computer database to ensure patient history is accurately recorded

Stuarts Draft Retirement Community is a locally owned and operated senior living community in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. For over 20 years, we've created a warm, family-focused environment where both residents and team members feel valued, supported, and respected. We believe great care starts with great caregivers — and we’re committed to making sure our staff are equipped, appreciated, and empowered to thrive.