Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Inc.
Harrisonburg, VA
Job Description
Role Overview

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct, hands-on care to residents in a senior living care setting under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role supports residents with activities of daily living, promotes comfort and dignity, observes and reports changes in condition, and contributes to a safe, compassionate, and person-centered care environment.

What You Will Do

The CNA plays a vital role in enhancing residents’ quality of life through respectful care, teamwork, and consistent communication.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The CNA must meet one of the following: 1) have a current license as a Certified Nurse Aide in Virginia; 2) have a Virginia Board of Nursing approved Geriatric Nurse Aide training course completion certificate; 3) provide documentation verifying the completion of at least one clinical nursing course including 40+ hours of clinical experience involving direct client care within the past 12 months while enrolled in a nursing education program preparing for registered nurse or practical nurse licensure.

Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred but not required.
  • Current license as a Certified Nurse Aide in Virginia or completion of a Virginia Board of Nursing approved Geriatric Nurse Aide training course.
  • Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification at VMRC within 60 days of employment.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the basics of the English language.
  • Frequent lifting or moving objects or patients weighing up to 50 pounds as well as pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds.
  • Dependability with the ability to carry out responsibilities with limited supervision and work collaboratively as a member of a team.
  • Pleasant personality with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with others in a tactful and professional manner.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance with prescription coverage
  • Dental and vision plans
  • 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% company match
  • PTO with cash-out options
  • Pre-K subsidy
  • On-Demand Pay
  • Company-paid Short-Term Disability
  • Optional Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Wellness Opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement and scholarships
  • Employee meal discounts
  • Mental Health Matters
  • Referral bonuses
  • Loan Forgiveness
  • Signing Bonuses
  • Tickets at Work
  • Local Perks
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