Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Guggenheimer Health & Rehab Center in Lynchburg, VA is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants to provide compassionate care to residents in our long-term care and skilled nursing facility. This is a part-time or full-time position where you will work directly with seniors, assisting with daily activities and supporting the nursing team in delivering quality resident care.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a long-term care and skilled nursing environment, providing direct resident care under the supervision of licensed nurses. The facility emphasizes team-based staffing and a supportive leadership approach focused on safe, quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care to residents within the scope of nursing assistant responsibilities under the direction of the licensed nurse supervisor
• Assist residents with daily care including bathing, grooming, hygiene, and placement of adaptive equipment
• Keep residents dry by changing gowns, clothing, and linens when wet or soiled
• Handle linens and make beds according to infection control guidelines
• Assist residents with bowel and bladder functions
• Assist residents in preparation for and transport them to appointments, activities, and social programs
• Assist with lifting, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts according to specific resident safety needs
• Assist residents in ambulation with or without self-help devices as instructed
• Perform restorative procedures as instructed
• Accurately measure and record heights, weights, temperatures, pulses, respirations, and blood pressures as instructed
• Empty urinary drainage bags and record amounts; report any irregularities to the nurse
• Ensure call lights are within reach and answer them promptly
• Check frequently on residents unable to call for help
• Report all changes in residents' condition to the supervisor as soon as practical
• Maintain cleanliness of resident units, bathing areas, treatment and supply rooms, workrooms, and linen closets
• Clean bedpans, urinals, commodes, basins, and sanitize bathtubs after each resident's use
• Clean floors and perform other related duties as assigned

Schedule and Shifts

Part-time and full-time positions are available:

• Full-time: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM, or 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Part-time: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM, or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Shift differentials apply as applicable.

Compensation

• Hourly rate: $19.00 to $21.72 per hour
• $2,500 bonus for part-time positions (limited time)
• Access to daily pay and instant access to wages

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Same-day pay option
• Employee assistance programs (EAP) and mental health resources
• Recognition programs and employee appreciation events
• Generous employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement, training programs, and continuing education unit (CEU) support
• Opportunities for advancement including CNA to LPN/RN pathways
• Strong mentorship and orientation programs
• Annual performance reviews and bi-annual competitive pay reviews

Required Qualifications

• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate in the state of Virginia
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds; physical work is a primary part of the job
• Able to stand, bend, and walk for extended time periods

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in long-term care or senior living

Additional Requirements

• Reliable and patient-centered approach to care
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Paperless, quick onboarding process