Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) / Nursing Assistant (NA)

Friendship is looking for Certified Nurse Aides / Nursing Assistants to join our Richfield Assisted Living team, located in Salem, VA. The Nurse Aide position provides quality nursing care to residents; implements specific procedures and programs designated by facility processes; coordinates work within the department, as well as with other departments; reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; responds to inquiries or requests for information related to the residents care; and assists the immediate supervisor with tasks to support department operations. 

Full-Time CNA Sign On Bonus - $1,000 paid out in equal installments over 10 pay periods

Shifts available:

• Full Time 2:45 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. (Joseph C. Thomas Center)
• Part Time 10:45 p.m. - 7:15 a.m. (Joseph C. Thomas Center)
• Part Time 6:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. (The Oaks)
• Part Time 2:45 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. (The Oaks)
• Part Time 10:45 p.m. - 7:15 a.m. (The Oaks)

Responsibilities:

• Assist with resident admissions, transfers and discharges as instructed by licensed nurse.
• Assist resident with daily personal care, bath and bathroom functions.
• Maintain records of resident care and condition.
• Assist resident with walking, repositioning, sitting, standing, with or without the use of medical equipment and toileting
• Measure and record vital signs, height and weight as required.
• Comply with all requirements set forth in individual resident care plans.
• Report any injuries, skin conditions or other changes to residents’ condition or behavior to supervisor immediately.
• Prepare, serve and provide feeding assistance as necessary to include but not limited to set-up.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your license on a current status.
• Ensure resident has adequate supplies.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• CNA license or training certificate from a board approved program in the state of Virginia required
• Adult First Aid/CPR and AED required. Friendship can provide training
• Must have knowledge of and an interest in geriatrics; and must have a good understanding of medical terminology
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds

Benefits for Full Time Positions:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)