Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care. In this position, you will support nursing staff by assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring basic health measures, and helping create a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.

Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the CNA provides essential hands-on care while demonstrating professionalism, respect, and genuine compassion for patients, families, and coworkers. If you’re looking for meaningful work where you can truly make a difference every day, we’d love to have you on our team.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

The Certified Nursing Assistant is expected to perform the following essential functions:

• Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene
• Maintain clean, safe, and comfortable patient environments, including changing bed linens
• Take and accurately record vital signs, reporting any concerns to nursing staff
• Measure and document patient intake and output as directed
• Assist with feeding, including meal setup and supporting patients as needed
• Safely transfer, reposition, and transport patients using proper techniques
• Support patient mobility and ambulation under the direction of nursing staff
• Assist in preparing patients for exams and treatments
• Provide comfort measures such as warm/cold compresses
• Respond promptly and respectfully to patient call lights and requests
• Observe, report, and document changes in patient condition
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA
• Contribute to a safe, clean, and efficient care environment
• Work collaboratively with team members and support other departments as needed
• Participate in required trainings, in-services, and staff meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills, Qualifications, and Competencies

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic accurately
• Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment
• Willingness to take direction and perform delegated responsibilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and ethical care standards
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts
• Basic computer skills; knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Dependable, team-oriented, and able to remain positive under pressure

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, and assisting with patient movement

Education and Experience

• Completion of a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant program
• Valid West Virginia CNA certification in good standing
• Basic computer skills required
• Current BLS certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)
• Previous hospital or healthcare experience preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

Boone Memorial Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on any protected status under federal, state, or local law.