The Certified Nursing Assistant provides essential hands-on patient care, including assisting with daily living activities and monitoring vital signs. They also maintain a safe and clean environment while working collaboratively with the nursing team.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have completed a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant program and hold a valid West Virginia CNA certification. Additionally, a current BLS certification is required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
professional certificateTeamworkCommunicationInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailComputer skillsPatient careHIPAA complianceVital signs monitoringActivities of daily living assistancePatient safetyMedical documentationBasic arithmeticPatient hygienePatient mobility support
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
Main
Hospital
Campus
Headquarters -
Madison,
WV 25130Position
Type: Full TimeThe Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) plays a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care. In this position, you will support nursing staff by assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring basic health measures, and helping create a safe, clean, and comfortable environment. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the CNA provides essential hands-on care while demonstrating professionalism, respect, and genuine compassion for patients, families, and coworkers. If you’re looking for meaningful work where you can truly make a difference every day, we’d love to have you on our team. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The Certified Nursing
Assistant is expected to perform the following essential functions:
Assist patients with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene
Maintain clean, safe, and comfortable patient environments, including changing bed linens
Take and accurately record vital signs, reporting any concerns to nursing staff
Measure and document patient intake and output as directed
Assist with feeding, including meal setup and supporting patients as needed
Safely transfer, reposition, and transport patients using proper techniques
Support patient mobility and ambulation under the direction of nursing staff
Assist in preparing patients for exams and treatments
Provide comfort measures such as warm/cold compresses
Respond promptly and respectfully to patient call lights and requests
Observe, report, and document changes in patient condition
Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA
Contribute to a safe, clean, and efficient care environment
Work collaboratively with team members and support other departments as needed
Participate in required trainings, in-services, and staff meetings
Perform other duties as assigned Skills, Qualifications, and Competencies
Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic accurately
Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment
Willingness to take direction and perform delegated responsibilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to patient confidentiality and ethical care standards
Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts
Basic computer skills; knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Dependable, team-oriented, and able to remain positive under pressure Physical Demands
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques
Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, and assisting with patient movement Education and Experience
Completion of a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant program
Valid West Virginia CNA certification in good standing
Basic computer skills required
Current BLS certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)
Previous hospital or healthcare experience preferred Equal Employment Opportunity Boone Memorial Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on any protected status under federal, state, or local law. Qualifications
