Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant

Job no: 5107010

Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)

Location: Roanoke (City), Virginia

Categories: Health and Human Services

Title: Certified Nursing Assistant

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II

Hiring Range: $45,891 - $49,332

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Ensure residents receive assistance with care, to whatever level required and/or ordered. Resident tasks are completed and documented within EMR with accuracy. Vital signs and weights are obtained and documented within EMR. Behaviors are monitored, documented and the charge nurse notified as needed.


Resident safety always a priority, from monitoring and preventing falls, ensuring all safety devices are in place and functioning properly, special alarms and call bells are in place, bed positioning is correct and transfers are completed as required. Use of lifts are completed with proper equipment and staff assistance.


Rounds are made at least every two hours to monitor residents assigned. Call lights are answered promptly, with courtesy and care provided as needed. Documentation completed as needed. Encourage residents to participate in activities and therapies, plus socialization in common areas.

Monitor and observe resident's physical, mental and emotional conditions, reporting changes immediately to the charge nurse. Documentation completed regarding observations to ensure compliance and trigger of alerts.


Compliance with facility policy regarding toileting and incontinence. Follow bowel and bladder protocols for residents assigned. Accurately monitor for bowel issues, reporting concerns to charge nurse. Monitor for lack of urine output. Accurately maintain Intake & Output. Ensure proper foley catheter placement and monitoring.


Monitor for proper diet, or if diet issues are noted. Assist with feeding residents as needed. Ensure proper hydration, with fresh water available and within reach. Accurately maintain Intake and Output. Monitor skin and alert charge nurse to concerns. Turn residents as ordered to prevent skin breakdown. Essential Edit Remove
10% Complete assignments as ordered, performing cleaning, stocking, and keeping resident areas orderly and neat. Participate in Emergency Preparedness drills as required. May be assigned to any unit as staffing needs change with short notice.


May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have completed a nurse aide program and obtained certification.

Additional Considerations

None.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will receive a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.


Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check. and pre-employment drug screening and two TB Skin Tests are required.

Salaries for current state employees will be determined according to the current state compensation plan.


For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Individuals desiring to be considered for advertised positions must submit a completed employment application or resume before the job posting closing date. Applications/resumes received after the closing date cannot be accepted. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact us if you need assistance.


In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable from DARS.


Contact Information

Name: Kristen Johnson

Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 26 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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