Certified Nursing Assistant C.N.A. Home Care

Lutheran SeniorLife; Pennsylvania; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran SeniorLife is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) to provide care for elderly participants in various settings. This role offers a $6,000 sign-on bonus and competitive pay starting at $19 per hour. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and hold a current Pennsylvania State Nurse Aide Certification. Strong commitment to patient care is essential.

Benefits

FREE Benefit Model for Full-time Employees

Competitive Wages and Hiring Incentives

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Immediate eligibility for retirement plan

Qualifications

• Must be listed on state nurse aide registry without allegations.
• At least 1 year experience with frail or elderly individuals.
• Dependable transportation and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with mobility exercises and daily activities.
• Provide care in home and center settings to ensure participant satisfaction.
• Support participants in personal hygiene and socialization.

Skills

Patient Care

Mobility Assistance

Compassion

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current Pennsylvania State Nurse Aide Certification

Job description

Overview

Certified Nursing Assistant C.N.A. - $6,000 Sign-On Bonus (to be paid throughout the first year of employment).

Rates starting st $19 per hour.

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

Our services include 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 devises, getting to and from restroom, toileting, providing incontinence care, feeding, showering, getting in and out of transportation vehicles, and socialization at the center. 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 Assisstant C.N.A. 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.
• Must have dependable transportation with a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Lutheran SeniorLife offers growth opportunities and a variety of benefits including but not limited to:

*based on employment status*

• FREE** Benefit Model for Full-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. (**No per-pay contributions for Single Coverage)
• Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays
• Low-Cost Benefit Model for Eligible Part-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability
• Additional Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employees and Family Members
• Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options
• Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer sponsored retirement savings plan
• Optional enrollment in a Flexible Spending Account
• Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs
• Tuition Reimbursement and Mileage Reimbursement may be available for Eligible Employees
• Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program

Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.