CNA FT 2nd Shift (Thornwald Home)

United Church of Christ Homes; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Second Shift Differential

Holiday pay

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Expense Reimbursement Account

Employer-Paid Retirement Plan

Job summary

United Church of Christ Homes is hiring a Full-time CNA for the evening shift (3pm-11pm) to assist residents with routine nursing care per care plans. The role requires PA CNA certification and the ability to read, write, and understand English.

Physical stamina and the capacity to lift and assist residents are essential. Responsibilities include helping with activities of daily living, reporting changes to supervisors, and maintaining a safe, clean environment while complying with policies and

Qualifications

• Must hold PA CNA certification.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.
• Must meet health and physical requirements of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities per care plans.
• Document and communicate nursing reports during shift changes.
• Follow infection control and safety guidelines.
• Assist with transfers, bathing, dressing, toileting and mobility.
• Observe changes in resident condition and report promptly.

Skills

CNA

English proficiency

Mobility/Strength

Job description

Full-time (52.5+ hours every two weeks) CNA position available on evening shift (3pm-11pm) for PA Certified individual to assist residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with their care plans and as directed by supervisors.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing assigmed tasks as instructed by supervisors and as outlined in resident care plans;
• Assisting with resident activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, ambulating, feeding, etc.;
• Participating in giving and receiving nursing reports during shift change;
• Following incontinent care protocols and providing assistance;
• Transporting resident to and from appointments, activities, and social programs;
• Turning, moving, and transferring residents into and out of beds, chairs, tubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.;
• Positioning residents in correct and comfortable positions every two hours and as required;
• Enrouging resident to achieve their maximum level of functioning;
• Performing restorative and rehabilitative procedures per the care plan including range of motion, ambulation, etc.;
• Measuring and recording vital signs including temperature, pulse, weight, blood pressure, and respirations;
• Answering resident calls promptly and ensuring that those who are unable to call for assistance are monitored frequently;
• Checking all assigned residents on a regular basis to ensure that care needs are being met;
• Assisting in the care of residents who pass away;
• Observing and reporting changes in residents' condition or behavior patterns;
• Observe and report presence of skin breakdown and injuries;
• Maintaining a clean, orderly, comfortable environment;
• Complying with all standard precautions and infection control guidelines;
• Maintaining a safe environment for residents and other staff;
• Ensuring resident rights are protected; and,
• Comply with all federal and state regulations and United Church of Christ Homes' policies regarding the care of residents.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to relate to and work with persons who exhibit emotional instability, confusion, or at times, hostility.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 3 feet and be able to carry such weight a minimum distance of 25 feet.
• Using a mechanical device, must regularly be able to push, pull, or move weight in excess of 100 pounds a distance of 300 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Benefits include:

• $3/hour Second Shift Differential!!!
• Double-Time on Holidays!!!
• Highmark Health Insurance for $60/month!
• Dental Insurance for $2/month!
• Choice of two Vision Insurance Options!
• Free Life Insurance!
• $2500 Health Expense Reimbursement Account!
• Employer-Paid Retirement Plan!

EOE