Certified Nurse Assistant at Stuarts Draft Retirement Community – Stuarts Draft, Virginia

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, 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 changing bedpans. 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 hourly

Responsibilities:

• Relay important data or changes of patient status to charge nurse or general physician and other facility staff as needed
• 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
• Record patient vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and blood oxygen level
• Sanitize and clean patient’s room by rotating sheets, bedpans, and performing general room cleaning
• Assist patients with regular exercise as needed to maintain physical health and mobility level

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and nurses to ensure positive relationships are maintained
• Proficient computer skills and experience using computer database to ensure patient history is accurately recorded
• Experience administering a catheter and enema is preferred, but not required
• Should have strong physical stamina to reposition and lift patients from beds to examination tables for wheelchairs and move medical equipment
• Candidates must have already completed the state-approved CNA training program and received CNA certification from a medical facility, vocational school, or community college

About Company

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.

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