Job Description

Senior Helpers - Virginia Beach is currently seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to work in their Virginia Beach territory. As a member of Senior Helpers - Virginia Beach CNA Team, you will be at the forefront of our mission to provide compassionate care and improve the quality of life for our clients and their families. You will ensure clients' needs are met with dignity and respect. This position is ideally suited for those who thrive in a fast-paced, people-oriented environment and are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our seniors.
Senior Helpers - Virginia Beach is proud to be Great Place to Work Certified. Our staff is treated with respect in an inclusive environment, enjoy employee camaraderie, and recognize that the work they do makes a real difference for our clients and our community.
Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage: $16-18 range.
• Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate between work sites.
• Flexible hours.
• Opportunity to participate in 401K retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Employee wellness and recognition programs.
• Continuous training.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and oral care.
• Mobility Assistance: Help patients move safely around their environment, including transferring between beds and wheelchairs, repositioning to prevent bedsores, and assisting with range-of-motion exercises.
• Nutritional Support: Provide meal assistance, including feeding patients who need help, preparing meal trays, monitoring dietary needs, and recording food and fluid intake.
• Emotional Support: Offer comfort, empathy, and companionship to patients, supporting their emotional well-being and helping to reduce feelings of isolation or anxiety.
• Hygiene & Environment: Maintain cleanliness in client rooms, change linens, and ensure that the care environment is safe, organized, and free from hazards.
• Infection Control: Follow established protocols for infection prevention, including hand hygiene, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Documentation: Accurately document care provided, observations of patient condition, and any incidents or unusual occurrences.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required and must be 18 years or older.
• Completion of a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant training program.
• Active CNA certification in good standing with Virginia Department of Health registry.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; bilingual abilities are a plus. Able to hear.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to compassionate care.
• Physical ability to lift, move, and assist patients (not a dead lift); stand and walk for extended periods; and perform tasks that may require bending, stooping, or kneeling.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and respond to patient needs with a sense of urgency.
• Must pass background checks and health screenings as required by employer and Virginia Department of Health regulations. Must pass Department of Motor Vehicles check and comply with random drug testing.

We are an independently owned and operated franchisee of SH Franchising, LLC dba Senior Helpers. Senior Helpers has been the nation's premier franchisor of in-home senior care franchisees since 2005, with locations across the country. Our services range from specialized care for those with chronic diseases to companion services for seniors looking for assistance with daily activities. Our mission is to provide compassionate care and improve the quality of life for our clients, their families, and our employees.
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.
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