About the role#
Friendship Retirement Community is hiring for a Student Nursing Assistant position. This is a paid training program designed to help you become a Certified Nursing Assistant. The role is full-time and requires availability for 2nd shift work upon completion of the course. We welcome students pursuing degrees in Nursing, Health Administration, Public Health, or Biomedical Sciences.
What you'll do#
You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide care for our residents. Your daily tasks include:
- Assisting residents with personal care, bathing, and bathroom functions.
- Helping residents with movement, including walking, repositioning, sitting, and standing.
- Preparing and serving meals, including providing feeding assistance.
- Maintaining accurate records of resident care and condition.
- Following individual resident care plans using the kardex for guidance.
What you'll need#
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to attend all scheduled classroom and clinical sessions.
- Ability to work 2nd shift hours (2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.).
- Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and crouch throughout the day.
- Ability to lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds.
Location & details#
This position is based in Roanoke, Virginia. The training program runs from October 26, 2026, through November 20, 2026, and is an on-site, full-time opportunity.
About Friendship Retirement Community
Friendship Retirement Community is a non-profit organization founded in 1966. Based in Roanoke, Virginia, the company operates multiple campuses providing senior living and health services. It offers independent living, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing care. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and reinvests its resources into its residential programs.
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