Certified Nursing Assistant (Night Shift)

Certified Nursing Assistant (Night Shift)

This position will support and assist the Nursing Staff to promote safety and delivery of quality direct care for VCBR's Residents; identifies and responds to patient's immediate personal needs; communicates and interacts with residents throughout all shifts daily; assists professional staff with providing therapeutic activities in a psycho-social treatment environment; and adheres and supports recovery by following resident's individualized treatment plan.

Knowledge : of general health practices for geriatric-age population; safety practices. Skills : techniques of assisting patients with ADL and personal care; communication (verbal and written). Abilities : ability to work with people (teamwork); ability to work in stressful environment; ability to understand and follow written policies and procedures. Experience in health care facility, acute care or long-term care preferred. Walking and / or standing for up to 8 hours or more; bending and lifting; working shift work; working overtime hours or shifts as required. Moving patients with aid of mechanical devices. May be exposed to aggressive residents. State Board License to practice as a Nursing Aid in the State of Virginia is required.

Experience in a psychiatric, health care facility, acute care, long-term care, or correction setting is preferred.

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include : fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; Department of Social Services / Child Protective Services check; employment verification; and verification of education (relevant to employment). Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending ("barrier") charges (Go to the code section to see barrier crimes and related information). Please provide all relevant work experience. In describing your relevant experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and / or interview processes per the American with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at (804) 766-3277 during business hours, 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. VCBR offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of health plan, paid life insurance and retirement plans, discounts, employee referral programs, 12 paid holidays, annual, family personal and sick leave. VCBR is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment. VCBR is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer, that provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, and active members of the Virginia National Guard and / or U.S. Military Reserve members to apply, and to respond accordingly on the state application. Virginia Center for Behavioral Rehabilitation (VCBR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all applicants regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encourage to apply. EEO / AA / TTY.