Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay & Senior Options, LLC·Virginia Beach, Virginia
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing quality patient care, addressing physical, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs using person-centered care tenets. This includes assisting the clinical team with daily living activities, simple treatments, data collection, and thorough documentation according to established guidelines.
Founded in 1982, Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay is a not-for-profit, faith-based Life Plan Community. Located along the southern shore of Chesapeake Bay, our scenic, resort-style campus is home to a vibrant community of residents and staff who share a passion for service, joy, and well-being.
Our mission? Enriching lives through the power of purpose, belonging, and wellness.
Apply today and help us bring wellness, joy, and energy to the heart of our community!
The Hoy Center at Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay takes a holistic approach to skilled nursing care and aging.
Our person-centric living aligns the delivery of care with individual needs and preferences.
The Hoy features home-like, comfortable settings, which we call Lighthouses, each with a family room and e-concept kitchen.
These modern and open private rooms are comfortable, well-appointed and tastefully designed.
The Lighthouses include the Rose Island, Mission Point, Point Lookout, Cape Henry and Point Roberts.
Residents on each floor enjoy breathtaking views and refreshing ocean breezes on three spacious and striking outdoor terraces, we call Observation Decks. The Fletcher Prayer Room, which provides a dedicated, peaceful sanctuary for contemplation and prayer is also available to our residents.
Many of our exceptional staff come from some of the best hospitals and nursing centers in the region, and many others have built their careers and reputations right here in the community. Join our team and elevate your career by supporting skilled nursing, long term and memory care or rehabilitation services.
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Under the direction of the Team Leader or Clinical Supervisor, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing quality patient care, including the physical, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual, and developmental factors of patients served, using the tenets of our Lighthouse patient-centered care.
The CNA will assist the clinical team in providing patient care necessary for comfort, hygiene, simple treatments, data collection, and documentation, maintaining our standard guidelines and routines.
Participates as a team member by performing additional assignments when workload requires and as requested by Clinical Leadership.
Maintains neatness and safety for residents' environment.
Always model our core values of respect, passion, and professionalism, and hold others accountable for doing the same.
general hygiene, shampoos, nail care, shaving and dressing.
Document all personal care given at the end of each shift.
Perform skin care activities to include turning every two hours and proper positioning.
Make beds, occupied and unoccupied.
Transfer bed to chair, chair to toilet and chair to walker using proper body mechanics and techniques.
Move immobile residents with assistance and/or use of Hoyer Lift.
Perform incontinent care to include pericare, bowel and bladder training and toileting.
Serve meals, feed residents and encourage use of adaptive devices when ordered.
Manage Foley catheters including proper positioning of tubing and drainage bag, emptying of drainage bag and catheter care.
Take vital signs to include proper use of thermometer, rectal, oral, ear and other.
Practice appropriate infection control - to include use of gloves, hand washing and universal precautions.
Assist with admission and discharge of residents.
Perform care of transitioning residents and post-mortem care.
Report and unusual symptoms or change in resident's condition or unsafe conditions, and respond according to protocol.
Read and interpret care plans and use approaches established to reach goals.
All other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
Ability to climb stairs, stand or walk for extended periods.
Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.
At-Will Employment Statement Employment with our organization is “at-will,” meaning that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any reason not prohibited by law.
Required qualifications include completion of a Certified Nursing Aide training program with State certification, and current CPR certification. Familiarity with medical equipment, patient charts, medical terminology, documentation procedures, Microsoft/Google applications, and EMRs is necessary, with one year of practical field experience preferred.
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.
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