Certified Nursing Assistant

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $21.65/hour

Salary range $45,171–$57,772

Up to 34 paid days off in first year

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Southwestern Veterans' Center in Pittsburgh, part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, seeks a CNA to provide hands-on care to Pennsylvania veterans and contribute to a stable state employment.

As a Commonwealth employee, you’ll receive competitive pay, generous time off, comprehensive health coverage, and opportunities for regular wage increases.

Qualifications

• You must have active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.

Responsibilities

• Help residents with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and moving safely
• Support resident comfort, mobility, and independence
• Monitor residents and report changes to nursing staff
• Take and record vital information
• Help maintain clean, safe, and organized resident rooms
• Assist residents during admissions, transfers, and other transitions

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assistance

Job description

You have options as a CNA. Choose a career that values your experience and gives you more in return.

At Southwestern Veterans' Center in Pittsburgh, you'll provide hands-on care to Pennsylvania veterans while building a stable career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

What You'll Do

Your work helps residents feel comfortable, supported, and at home. You'll:

• Help residents with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and moving safely
• Support resident comfort, mobility, and independence
• Monitor residents and report changes to nursing staff
• Take and record vital information
• Help maintain clean, safe, and organized resident rooms
• Assist residents during admissions, transfers, and other transitions

More Than a Paycheck

Your career should give you more than a place to clock in. As a Commonwealth employee, you'll have access to valuable benefits and long-term financial security, along with:

• Starting pay of $21.65 per hour, with a salary range of $45,171 to $57,772
• Up to 34 paid days off in your first year
• Regular pay increases, typically twice a year
• Exceptional health, dental, and vision coverage

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week. Opportunities are available on all three shifts:

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Each shift includes a 30-minute lunch. You'll work rotating days and every other weekend.

Do You Qualify?

You must have active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry for this position.

Good to Know

Southwestern Veterans' Center participates in DMVA's Nursing Referral Program. Eligible referring employees and referred candidates may receive payments of up to $4,000.

Your Experience Belongs Here

Put your CNA skills to work caring for Pennsylvania veterans while building a career that offers competitive pay, time away from work, strong benefits, and financial security for the future.