CNA Certified Nursing Assistant PACE

Company: Sentara
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

City/StatePortsmouth, VAOverviewWork ShiftFirst (Days) (United States of America)Pace is looking for a CNA to join the team.The Certified Nursing Assistant performs basic and routine patient care, such as personal hygiene, toileting, meal preparation and feeding, checks vital signs, intake/output, ambulation and assists patient with transfer from/to bed, toilet and other areas of the PACE center or in the home.HS/GED or Graduate from a state approved Nursing Assistant Program/Trade School required. For applicants having recently completed approved program, state CNA certification required within 120 days of hire. New hires with existing state CNA must be in good standing. PACE specific incumbents for this position require a minimum of one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population. American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification within 90 days of hireKeywords: CNA, nursing assistant, home health aid,Job SummaryPerforms basic and routine patient care, such as personal hygiene, toileting, meal preparation and feeding, checks vital signs, intake/output, ambulation and assists patient with transfer from/to bed, toilet and other areas of the PACE center or in the home.

HS/GED or Graduate from a state approved Nursing Assistant Program/Trade School required. For applicants having recently completed approved program, state CNA certification required within 120 days of hire. New hires with existing state CNA must be in good standing. PACE specific incumbents for this position require a minimum of one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population. American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification within 90 days of hireQualifications:HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)Basic Life Support (BLS) - Other/National, Nurse Aide/Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - VirginiaSkillsActive Listening, Communication, Reading Comprehension, Service Orientation, Speaking, WritingSentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.
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