What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position at The Chesapeake?
Certified Nursing Assistant
Join us at The Chesapeake where we impact lives and build careers!
Can you see yourself working on a beautiful "cruise ship on land - a luxury retirement community"?
At The Chesapeake in Newport News, Virginia, residents receive gracious hospitality and exquisite service from a caring and committed team who know they make a difference in the work they perform. Our mission is to empower individuals with choices in purposeful living built on values of faith, servant leadership, stewardship, integrity, peace of mind, innovation and joy.
If you are looking to make a difference, we'd love to talk to you!
In addition to being responsible for providing basic care and assistance with activities of daily living, you would be an integral part of a team whose energy, compassion, creativity and talents are valued and rewarded. We want you to be the best you can be - we can do this together with work / life integration, mentoring, and career pathways.
Qualifications :
- High school graduate / GED
- CNA certification license
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service, patience, empathy and compassion
- Effective communication skills
- Good collaboration and teamwork skills
- Fast and adaptive problem-solving abilities
- Keen attention to detail
- In-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations
- Familiarity with symptoms and signs of improvement for a number of medical conditions
- Comfortable working with specific populations of patients, including elderly patients and those with special needs
- Physical strength and stamina
We strongly believe in our mission of empowering individuals with choices in purposeful living. Together we can make a difference for residents and their families. We look forward to welcoming YOU to our winning team!
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination / harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Learn More
