Direct Care Aid

Job Description

Job Description

Part-time CNA/DCA/PCA 4:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. shift. Great for students! If you’re dedicated to helping others and are a friendly, compassionate healthcare professional, this may be the role for you! As a certified nursing assistant, you will have the rewarding opportunity to act as the primary caregiver to our patients with varied levels of mobility who require daily assistance and help them with getting dressed, bathing, eating daily meals, activities, and going to the restroom. Monitoring patient symptoms, changes in behavior, and vital signs are critical tasks for this role. If you’re looking for a fulfilling career opportunity in healthcare where you get to make a difference every day, let’s connect!

Compensation: $17.50 hourly plus shift differential and weekend premium

$17.50 hourly +

• Assist patients with regular exercise as needed to maintain physical health and mobility level
• Record patient vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and blood oxygen level
• Give patient support with basic care daily living activities bathing, getting dressed, going to the restroom, eating regular meals, and taking proper medication dosages
• Sanitize and clean patient’s room by rotating sheets, bedpans, and performing general room cleaning
• Relay important data or changes of patient status to charge nurse or general physician and other facility staff as needed

• Previous experience handling bedridden patients with age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's and Dementia preferred
• Completed the state-approved CNA training program and received CNA certification from a medical facility, vocational school, or community college
• Should have strong physical stamina to reposition and lift patients from beds to examination tables for wheelchairs and move medical equipment
• Excellent communication skills that focus on creating and maintaining positive relationships between patient and families

Stuarts Draft Retirement Community is a locally owned and operated senior living community in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. For over 20 years, we've created a warm, family-focused environment where both residents and team members feel valued, supported, and respected. We believe great care starts with great caregivers — and we’re committed to making sure our staff are equipped, appreciated, and empowered to thrive.