Certified Nursing Assistant-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

*** OFFERING $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS TO ELIGIBLE NEW HIRES***

Title: Certified Nursing Assistant-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

State Role

Title:

Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: $40,722 - $55,389

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Agency Website:https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position will provide direct patient care according to individualized treatment care plans. This will include helping patients with activities of daily living and helping patients learn new social and inter-actionable skills in a safe therapeutic environment.

• Ability to provide direct patient care under supervision of licensed staff; ability to follow instructions and report observations of bio-psychosocial needs and behaviors to licensed nurse in timely manner
• Skills in providing direction and assistance to patients in activities of daily living; has knowledge of developmental and psychiatric disorders.
• Demonstrate competencies as defined on Competency Assessment.

Shift Differential for Direct Service Associate/CNA Role- 49053

• $2.50 Per hour Second Shift Weekday
• $2.25 Per hour Third Shift Weekday
• $3.00 Per hour First Shift Weekend/First Shift Weekday Holiday
• $3.00 Per hour Second Shift Weekend/Second Shift Weekday Holiday
• $3.00 Per hour Third Shift Weekend/Third Shift Holiday

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Drivers license
• Virginia Certified Nursing Assistant license
• Basic computer skills

Additional Considerations

• Health care experience preferred
• Long Term Care and Nursing Home experience preferred.
• Previous psychiatric experience preferred
• Knowledge of nursing scope of practice preferred
• Bilingual Spanish and English preferred

Background Investigation:
All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Reasonable Accommodations:
Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at  during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

Contact Information

Name:
Tricia Wilson

Phone:

Email: tricia.wilsonginia.gov

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.