Newport News, Virginia
For over 100 years, at Riverside Health System, we have made it our mission to care for others as we would care for those we love.
Opportunities Available: Part Time; Day & Evening
*Some weekend shift may be required
Overview
Works under the supervision of Nursing Manager, Supervisor, RN, LPN and is ultimately responsible to the Director and the Assistant Director of Nursing, as applicable.
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs tasks essential to the direct care of the resident according to facility policy and procedures.
May perform other duties assigned.
What you will do
Attends to all resident/guest personal hygiene and personal care needs, including but not limited to grooming, hygiene, dining and nutritional, mobility, elimination, psychosocial and safety needs.
Organizes all supplies necessary to complete the tasks.
Observes residents/guests closely, identifying changing needs and conditions at first indication, and reports immediately to nursing or household leadership as appropriate.
Follows universal precautions, proper infection control, sanitation and safety standards of practice in all work and activities.
Demonstrates responsible, dependable and reliable behavior by being present for work as scheduled.
Adheres to attendance policy.
Participates actively in the care planning and/or care conference for residents and guests, serving as their closest advocate in directing their plan of care and honoring their choices and preferences.
Assists residents/guests as needed to wash, iron, fold and sort their personal laundry to ensure personal laundry is maintained in quality condition.
Maintains clean spaces in the Household, including resident/guest rooms, household common spaces, as well as support spaces and equipment.
Participates in meal preparation and service.
Seeks opportunities throughout the day to facilitate spontaneous activities of residents'/guest's choice and household preference; accompanies residents/guests in all activities of choice.
Maintains appropriate documentation in support of caregiving, social service, medication administration and treatments, activities and dining functions in the Household.
Ensures that Household participates in continuous Quality Improvement processes that identify questions and issues to be addressed in the household and that appropriate follow up is taken to assure quality outcomes.
Requirements:
Diploma from an accredited Nursing Assistant/Aid required ONLY for new CNA grads within 120 days of program completion.
Certification: CPR/BLS (within 30 days of hire) required.
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NA license in the state of VA or compact required or board eligible This primary source verification required only for new graduates without their license within 120 days of graduation
As a Riverside Health System team member, our benefits have you covered:
Health & Wellness:
Medical Plan Options
Vision and Dental plans (including orthodontic care)
Wellness & fitness center discounts
Onsite pharmacy and delivery options
Riverside Health System services discount
Flexible spending and savings accounts
Healthy lifestyle incentives
Peace of Mind:
Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Short Term Disability
Whole Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
Financial Support:
CEUs (MedBridge Education)
403(b) Savings Plan (Immediate Matching)
Specialty Certification Financial Assistance
Company Wide Bonus Program
Employee Help Fund
Work-Life Balance:
Paid Time Off (full- and part-time team members)
Extended illness bank
Employee Assistance Program
Adoption Assistance
Area retail discounts
Community involvement opportunities
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