CNA HCC - Skilled Short-Term Stay Unit - Evening Shift (3p-11p)

Description:

Join a team that reminds you why you became a Caregiver! At Lucy Corr, exceptional caring is not just what we do - it's at the core of who we are. Lucy Corr has full and part-time openings on our Skilled Rehab Unit for the evening shift. If you share a passion for creating the best experience for our short-term stay residents, come see our beautiful campus to discuss these amazing opportunities. EOE. •CNA Candidates offered a full-time evening position are eligible for a $3,000 retention bonus! Essential Duties and Responsibilities A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on a skilled short-term stay unit (rehabilitation/sub-acute unit) provides essential, hands-on care to patients recovering from surgery, injury, or acute illness . The focus is on rapid recovery, rehabilitation, and preparing patients to return home. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Assisting patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and hygiene while fostering independence.

Mobility & Transfers:

Safely transferring patients (e.g., bed to wheelchair) using proper techniques (lifts, sliding boards) and encouraging mobility exercises prescribed by physical therapists.

Vital Signs Monitoring:

Measuring and recording blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, and temperature, and reporting changes to the nursing team.

Rehabilitation Support:

Assisting with therapy-prescribed exercises, encouraging patients to meet rehab goals, and helping with adaptive equipment.

Clinical Documentation:

Accurately documenting patient care activities, such as input/output (fluids), meal intake, and changes in condition, in Electronic Health Records (EMR).

Patient Comfort & Safety:

Answering call lights promptly, turning/repositioning bedridden patients, changing linens, and maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment.

Admissions & Discharges:

Assisting with the intake of new patients and preparing for discharge.

Requirements:

Certification:

Active CNA certification in the state of Virginia.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Previous experience in skilled nursing/rehab is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for long periods and lift, turn, move, and position patients.

Skills:

Strong communication skills, empathy, ability to work on an interdisciplinary team, and basic computer proficiency for charting.