Certified Nursing assistant Job at Blue Ridge Hospice (Winchester)

Certified Nursing assistant

Blue Ridge Hospice

Location:
United States , Winchester

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

18.80 - 22.81 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

JOIN THE INPATIENT CARE TEAM AT BLUE RIDGE CARE! PT, ICC CNA. Must be available to work one 12-hour day shift and one 12-hour night shift per week, with weekend availability required. Blue Ridge Care works to optimize the quality of life and well-being for those members of our community affected by aging or dealing with chronic or serious illness. With a mission of brightening life’s journey for all whom we are privileged to serve, and a strategic goal to grow and expand our services to continue meeting the evolving healthcare needs of the community, Blue Ridge is “Caring for life”. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a member of the interdisciplinary team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote comfort. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations to the RN and documenting observations to the RN and documenting care.

Job Responsibility:

Provides personal care tasks as assigned by the Registered Nurse
Takes and records oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse respiration, and blood pressure when ordered
Provides proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence
Reports on patients’ condition and significant changes to Registered Nurse
Assists in ambulation and exercise as assigned by a Registered Nurse
Offers and assists with bedpans and urinals
May help with light laundry needs
Keeps patients living area clean and orderly as assigned
Adheres to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct
Participates in personal, professional growth and development
Participates in quality assessment performance improvement and attend IDT meetings
Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patients’ personal needs
Performs personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly
Meets safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly
Respects confidentiality and privacy of all patients, caregivers, and fellow team members
Communicates in a respectful and courteous manner
Minimizes non-productive time and fills any periods of low census and/or slow periods with activities and cross-training
Seeks opportunities for professional growth
Attends at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education programs per calendar year

Requirements:

Currently licensed in VA as a Certified Nursing Assistant
High School Diploma strongly preferred
Self-directed with the ability to work with little direct supervision
Secure with issues of death/dying
Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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