Full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge
Apply to this job Charlottesville, VA on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 25, 2026 Last posted April 25, 2026
Job description
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provide a variety of selected routine nursing care tasks under the direct supervision of the nurses responsible for providing direct resident care. Responsibilities include assisting in the examination, treatment, and care of residents; provide privacy and assistance as appropriate in maintaining the resident’s dignity. In many instances, CNAs may spend more time with residents than anyone else on the health care team and therefore should provide a supportive, safe, home-like environment. For this reason, they can easily form lasting connections with residents and families and require individuals who are compassionate, empathetic and truly interested in helping others.
The starting rate is between $21.22 and $23.58 per hour and will be determined based on years of relevant experience. We also offer shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend hours.
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing personnel in maintaining a therapeutic environment and provide direct resident care.
- Participate in rounds of all resident rooms, utility areas, tub rooms and other areas as required.
- Take vital signs.
- Turn and re-position bedridden residents to prevent the breakdown of their skin.
- Provide direct resident care such as assisting with bathing, eating, dressing, personal hygiene and walking residents.
- Answer resident's Call lights.
- Assist with the admission and discharge of residents.
Qualifications
- Technical competencies include infection control, vital signs, hygiene, dietary needs, body mechanics, paperwork and charting and other miscellaneous skills.
- Ability to make quick observations of a resident's condition and report that information back to the nurse.
- Ability to monitor the health, safety, and well-being of residents.
Requirements
- Current Virginia CNA License.
- CPR and First Aid Certification.
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience.
Benefits Snapshot
- Paid Time Off package
- Education Program to offer financial assistance with education costs
- Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
- Paid Holidays
- Free gym and pool access
- Free parking
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
About this role
Summary
Assist residents with daily activities and vital signs under nurse supervision.
Job title
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Experience level
none or entry level
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
On-site in Charlottesville, VA, no remote work allowed.
Salary
The starting rate is between $21.22 and $23.58 per hour and will be determined based on years of relevant experience. We also offer shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend hours.
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
current Virginia CNA licenseCPRFirst Aidhygiene
Preferred skills
None specified
Specializations
resident carevital signsinfection controlhygiene
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Charlottesville, VA, USA
On-site City