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Certified Nursing Assistant, Nights, Inpatient Facility
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$36,367 / year median in West Virginia
+3% projected growth
Job Description
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides personal care and support to hospice patients in an inpatient setting, ensuring a safe, clean, and comfortable environment. Reporting to the Nurse Manager, this full-time, non-exempt role offers a starting pay of $20.50/hour with night and weekend differentials. The schedule is night shift (8 pm - 8 am), working three 12-hour shifts including some weekends. Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, dressing, transfers, mobility, meal preparation, and basic patient care tasks. They report changes in patient conditions, maintain a safe environment, document interventions accurately, and participate in ongoing education. Requirements include current WV CNA license, at least one year of experience, reliable transportation, and physical ability to perform job duties. The role involves using medical and office equipment, and may include providing education and assisting with facility upkeep.