Certified Nursing Assistant C.N.A. Home Care

Lutheran SeniorLife; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Lutheran SeniorLife LIFE program offers a CNA role focused on assisting older adults in both center and home settings. You will support mobility, daily living tasks, and social activities to maintain independence and quality of life for participants in western Pennsylvania.

The position requires PA CNA certification, a year of experience with the frail or elderly, and reliable transportation. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is included and equal opportunity employment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required in PA.
• At least 1 year experience with frail/elderly population.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with mobility, transfers, and use of mobility devices.
• Support activities of daily living including toileting and feeding.
• Provide showering assistance and get participants to and from transportation.
• Support socialization and participate in center/home activities as part of LIFE program.

Skills

CNA Experience with elderly

Mobility assistance

Dependable transportation

Patient care

Education

Pennsylvania State Nurse Aide Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Certified Nursing Assistant C.N.A. - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus (to be paid throughout the first year of employment).

Casual - Located in Center Twp, Beaver County

Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community-based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania.

LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty.

LIFE is a program that serves county residents living in Armstrong, Butler, Beaver and Lawrence Counties. It is an all-inclusive comprehensive program that helps individuals maintain their independence in their home and community through supportive services. The LIFE programs offer an array of person-centered services from medical care to adult day supports with the primary goal of allowing individuals to remain in their own home.

Certified Nursing Assistant C.N.A. performs basic duties to assist participants in maintaining an environment consistent with their needs. Assists participants in their mobility exercises to help them be more independent for their activities and maintain their current level of functioning. Provides care, across care settings (center or home) in a manner that ensures participant satisfaction and retention. Assists participant in such activities as walking, transfers, use of mobility devices, getting to and from restroom, toileting, providing incontinence care, feeding, showering, getting in and out of transportation vehicles, and socialization at the center. CNA knowledge and support of the mission and core values of the LIFE Program are important to successful performance, as are commitment to and demonstration of a spirit of teamwork.

Qualifications

Certified Nursing Assistant CNA qualifications include:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Current Pennsylvania State Nurse Aide Certification; Must be listed on state nurse aide registry and without allegations.
• At least (1) year experience with the frail or elderly population.
• Must have dependable transportation with a valid driver's license.

Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.