CNA-Memory Care

Job Description

When you work at The Virginian, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

The Virginian is hiring a passionate and dedicated, Full-Time and Part-Time, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Memory Care team.

Certified Nursing Assistants assists the licensed nursing staff by performing routine nursing duties and activities of daily living. Assists residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, toileting and exercising. Transfers, transports and escorts residents as needed. Answers call lights promptly. Maintains safe and sanitary work stations and equipment. Encourages independence, attendance at activities, restorative programs and rehabilitation.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Must be currently certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Certified Nursing Assistant
• Must be able to think, act and intervene independently in both routine and emergency situations. Must be self-motivated and function as an in-charge person.
• Must be able to work with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to relate to residents and staff in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and participate in holiday activities.
• Must be able to work flexible hours in the event of a winter emergency.
• Willing to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Will attend and participate in continuing educational programs designed to keep employees abreast of changes in their profession.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight / hearing or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position are fully met, to include use of departmental equipment and / or supplies.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Able to relate to and work with ill, disable, elderly emotionally upset, and at times hostile people in a patient, tactful, and cheerful manner.
• Able to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, etc. more than fifty (50) pounds throughout the workday.
• Able to read, write and speak English in an understandable manner.
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel and the public.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.

HOSPITALITY FOCUS :

The Virginian fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests :

Compensation : $20.00 - $23.00 an hour with Great Benefits!

Schedule : Multiple Shifts : Evening and Night Shift with the ability to rotate to other shifts.

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