Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA - PRN-Nights

Lutheran Senior Services; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

PTO Sell-back

Retirement benefits with employer matc

Education financial assistance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Wellness program

Pay advances (PayActiv)

Caregiver support (TCARE)

Commuter support

Discounts

Job summary

Lutheran Senior Services in Allentown, PA is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide daily supportive and functional care to residents as directed by nursing leadership.

You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, assist with activities of daily living, meals, and ensure residents’ comfort and dignity while encouraging independence and participation in their own care. Training and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required in MO or IL; PA enrollment within 120 days.
• Experience in direct patient care preferred.
• Strong communication with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supportive and functional care following established procedures.
• Answer call lights and report observations to the nurse.
• Assist with personal care and maintain resident dignity.
• Observe residents to identify changing needs and report to nurse.
• Participate in care/service plans to improve residents' lives.
• Assist with meals and feed residents needing full assistance.
• Build relationships with residents and their families with compassion.
• Support resident involvement in daily activities.
• Assist with therapies and treatments under licensed staff.
• Document care in clinical records.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Communication

Direct patient care

Teamwork

Education

CNA certification

PA enrollment eligibility

Job description

Job Description:SummaryProvides daily supportive and functional care to residents in a compassionate environment according to established community care procedures as directed by nursing leadership. Works as a collaborative member of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on the resident as the director of their own care.Job Responsibilities1. Maintains residents’ comfort; provides physical care with activities of daily living according to scope of practice; answers resident’s call lights and requests; reports observations of residents to the nurse2. Handles residents’ personal care needs and support in a timely manner; helps maintain residents’ dignity by letting them do as much for themselves as possible3. Observes residents closely to identify changing needs and conditions and reports information to the nurse4. Actively participates in residents’ care/service plans for the purpose of improving residents’ lives5. Assists residents during mealtimes and feeds residents who need full assistance6. Creates and maintains meaningful relationships with residents and their families; provides support with compassion and professionalism7. Supports residents’ involvement in decision making regarding their own daily activities; Assists residents with activities8. Assists with residents’ therapies and treatments under the direction of licensed staff9. Documents care provided in clinical records10. Maintains a clean and safe environmentQualifications, Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesMissouri: Current CNA certificationIllinois: Current CNA certificationPennsylvania: Enrollment, or eligibility for enrollment within 120 days of completion of the training program, on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry (successfully completed a Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation program or competency evaluation program and has been enrolled in the PA Department of Health, Division of Nursing Care Facilities Nurse Aide Registry)A desire to be part of a person-centered care teamMust be able to communicate with residentsPrior experience with direct patient/resident care preferablePhysical Requirements and Working ConditionsThe physical activities, demands, and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and push/pull 45 lbs.A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat). Is subject to emotionally upset residents, or family members. Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Is subject to exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B virus within guidelines of standard precautions. Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards.EverTrue Pay & BenefitsPay grade: 09, $16.20/hour to $25.15/hour.Eligible for shift differentials: Yes. $1.50/hour evenings; $1.00/hour nights; $1.00/hour weekends (States of IL & MO; May vary in other states)For information on EverTrue benefits-eligibility by employment status, please see below.All employees: Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back, Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution, Education Financial Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness, Pay advances (PayActiv), Caregiver support (TCARE), Leaves of Absence, Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot), and Commuter support.Part-time: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees… Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.Full-time or Weekend Option: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees and Part-time employees… Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance.Additional Information:N/A