CNA Certified Nurse Assistant - Full Time

A Top Richmond Workplace Winner for the 7th year in a row! At Cedarfield our team members are dedicated to creating a community where age does not define the person. Our mission of Enriching Life’s Journey guides our team in delivering service that focus on autonomy and self-direction, whether that is done in our residents’ cottages, apartments, assisted living, memory support or nursing residences. Our values of Culture, Stewardship, Partnership, Diversity, Hospitality and Quality form a framework for everything we do. If you possess strong professional skills and a desire to serve others by promoting person centered services in a team environment, we invite you to continue with this job application.

Vaccination Requirement

Employees hired for this position will be required to follow Pinnacle Living’s company-wide policies of being or becoming fully vaccinated against the annual flu, each subject to potential accommodation for medical reasons or religious beliefs.

As a Life Enhancer, you will be part of a clinical team providing medical services to our residents, but you will also be part of a larger neighborhood/household team providing joy and meaning to our residents’ lives. You will be able to use a wide variety of your skills in an environment which is a beautiful home rather than a medical unit. We pride ourselves on putting people before task and involving residents in choosing how they will live their day. Become a part of our mission to Enrich Life’s Journey and become part of a team where diversity, equity and inclusivity thrive.

Education, Experience, Certifications And Licensure Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program.
• Licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Virginia; maintains license in active status.
• Current CPR/AED certificate of completion.
• ServeSafe training. Preferred
• No experience required; experience working with the senior population is preferred.
  
  

Job Duties

• Attends to all resident personal hygiene and personal needs.
• Encourages residents' highest level of spiritual, social, physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning through planned and spontaneous activities of the Resident’s choice and household/neighborhood preference.
• Protects the personal belongings of each resident including eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, furnishings, jewelry, clothing, memorabilia etc.; reports any missing items and takes part in in efforts to locate missing items.
• Transports resident to and from the dining room and to activities.Assists residents with dining as needed, including menu selection and meal service
• Keeps the environment neat, clean, and safe. Supports all aspects of the household/neighborhood environment including pets, plants, visitors, and guests.
• Takes part in in the resident’s care planning and care conference, serving as the residents’ closest advocate in directing their services and honoring their preferences.
• Observes residents closely. Identifies changing needs and conditions at first indication and reports immediately to clinical or household/neighborhood leadership as appropriate.
• Assists licensed team members in responding to code situations. Reports any injuries to Household/Neighborhood Clinical Leader immediately. Informs clinical leader about complaints from residents, families, or physicians. Responds to resident requests for assistance promptly.
• Documents services provided in electronic health records according to established policies and procedures. Charts residents’ preferences in electronic health records.
• Follows proper infection control practices.
• Attends in-service education programs, team conferences and nursing services conferences as scheduled; completes in-service programs as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Practices and procedures of a certified nurse aid in long-term care; practices and procedures of restorative nursing services; procedures for clinical documentation.
• Ability to meet the needs of geriatric residents using patience, tact, and a desire to serve..
• Ability to read and write, follow instructions, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills with an aptitude to learn company software.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Capable of sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, reaching, turning, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching over the head, grasping with both hands, and fine manipulation.
• Physically be able to carry, transfer, push and pull, and reposition residents with assistance or using appropriate equipment.
• Physically be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Normal eyesight or use corrective lenses to achieve it.
• Ability to hear and distinguish between normal tones and be able to perceive the nature of sounds.
  
  

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Benifits

• Double Time when working designated holidays Holiday Pay - Double Pay
• PTO with a Cash Out option available
• 8 Federal Holidays, including Martin Luther King Day and Juneteenth
• One Paid Personal Day per year
• Free parking available
• 6% Retirement Matching 403(b)
• PayActiv – Cash advance on your paycheck available
• Employee Assistance Program – LifeSolutions EPA
• Full Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options are available for individuals or families
• Zero cost to team members: $50,000 term life insurance policy
• Short-term Disability Insurance available
• Immunizations available
• Tuition Assistance Program available
• Team Member referral bonus available
• EVEN MORE BENEFITS AVALIBLE Depending on location.