CNA IPU Dayshift

Join Blue Ridge Care and become a Future Maker—where your compassion, dedication, and commitment to patient comfort help make every day meaningful for those we are privileged to serve.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: Delivering extraordinary care to improve life’s journey.

As a mission-driven, not-for-profit healthcare system, Blue Ridge Care provides integrated services including hospice, serious illness care, PACE, community thrift shops, and grief support—meeting patients and families where they are with expertise, empathy, and heart.

About The Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Inpatient Care Unit (IPU) team. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in supporting patients and families by providing personal care, promoting comfort, and maintaining dignity throughout their care journey.

As an essential member of our interdisciplinary team, you will help ensure patients receive exceptional care in a safe, supportive, and respectful environment.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Provide Personal Care: Assist patients with bathing, oral hygiene, shampoos, back rubs, changing bed linens, and other personal care needs.
• Support Daily Living Activities: Assist with dressing, undressing, feeding, and other activities that promote comfort and quality of life.
• Monitor Patient Status: Take and record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure.
• Promote Skin Integrity: Observe and provide skin care to help prevent tissue breakdown.
• Report Changes: Observe and communicate significant changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Assist with Mobility: Support ambulation, exercise, transfers, and toileting needs as directed.
• Maintain a Safe Environment: Keep patient rooms and living areas clean, organized, and comfortable.
• Ensure Accurate Documentation: Follow organizational documentation standards and complete patient records accurately and timely.
• Practice Professionalism: Demonstrate compassion, confidentiality, respect, and professionalism in every interaction.
• Prioritize Safety: Utilize equipment properly and follow established safety procedures.
• Engage in Continuous Learning: Participate in continuing education, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide Respectful Care: Honor patients' preferences, dignity, and cultural values while supporting families and caregivers.
  
  
  

What You'll Bring

• Current Virginia Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• High School Diploma preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the clinical team.
• Comfort working with patients and families facing serious illness and end-of-life care needs.
• Strong observational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
  
  
  

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Blue Ridge Care, caring for others begins with caring for you.

We foster a supportive, mission-driven environment where team members are empowered to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time
• 30% Thrift Shop Discount
• Continuing Education and Professional Development Opportunities
• Collaborative, Mission-Driven Work Environment
• Growth and Innovation through the Blue Ridge Care 2030 Strategic Plan
  
  
  

Here, you're not just providing care—you're bringing comfort, dignity, and compassion to patients and families during life's most important moments.

Blue Ridge Care is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.