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Student Nursing Assistant - BECOME A CNA!

Friendship Retirement Community, Roanoke, VA, United States


Full-Time Student Nursing Assistants

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer's and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means.
Friendship is accepting applications for Full-Time Student Nursing Assistants. We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of others. This is a paid training class! Our CNAs provide the highest quality of care and excellent customer service!
Full Time CNA Sign On Bonus - $2,500 paid out equally over 25 pay periods after passing CNA state boards
Class/Clinical Schedule:

Classroom Instruction:

June 8th - June 26th, Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Clinical:

June 29th - July 3rd, Monday - Friday from 6:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Shift Available After Completion of the Course:

2nd shift only

hours are 2:45 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.
CNA Roles & Responsibilities:

Be an integral part of the Interdisciplinary Team, making a difference in accordance with each resident's plan of care
Assist resident with daily personal care, bath and bathroom functions
Maintain records of resident care and condition
Assist resident with toileting, walking, repositioning, sitting, and standing with or without the use of medical equipment
Comply with all requirements set forth in individual resident care plans, utilizing the kardex for guidance
Report any injuries, skin conditions, or other changes to residents' condition/behavior to supervisor immediately
Prepare, serve, and provide feeding assistance as necessary to include but not limited to set-up
Qualifications:

Must be able to attend all class sessions
Must have high school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to work 2nd shift
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds
Benefits for Full Time Positions:

401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Company Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)
Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.