CNA - PACE / Portsmouth

Company: Sentara
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

City/StatePortsmouth, VAOverviewWork ShiftFirst (Days) (United States of America)Additional Job DescriptionSentara Healthcare is currently hiring a CNA for the Sentara PACE facility in Portsmouth, VA.This is afull timeposition with day shift hours and great benefits, including $1,500 Sign on Bonus!Job Responsibilities: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.Job Requirements:

• Licensed Nursing Assistant with VDH
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire
• 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. American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification within 90 days of hire
• PACE specific incumbents for this position require a minimum of one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population.With locations in Portsmouth and Norfolk, Sentara PACE recognizes that older people often have medical problems that last for long periods of time and require services from several different sources. Of great concern is the fact that, as many people age, they become increasingly isolated from the support, companionship and resources of the community at large. Sentara PACE is that important link, assuring participants receive the care they need, when they need it.This program is a comprehensive health care and supportive services program for frail seniors who wish to remain in their homes and community. It is an alternative for those who are eligible for a nursing facility but would prefer to remain at home.The program provides total care for participants, including comprehensive medical and rehabilitative services, in-home services and transportation. Sentara PACE is offered for residents of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Surry, Isle of Wight and the city of Franklin.Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!To apply, please go to www.sentaracareers.com and use the following as your Keyword Search: JR-14550.Keywords: #Indeed, Monster, Talroo - Allied HealthJob 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.
  In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

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