CNA Trainee - Muncy Place, Skilled Nursing

UPMC; Muncy (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Muncy Place is hiring full-time Nurse Aide Trainees (NA Trainees) to join our dedicated team. This role offers a paid 16-day training program followed by a 4-week orientation and transition to CNA upon successful completion and assessment.

Pre-Class Employment Opportunity starts as Service Assistants handling non-clinical tasks to support the care team. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in a healthcare setting while preparing for a future CNA role.

Qualifications

• No formal degree required; training program provided.
• Willingness to complete 16-day paid training and 4-week orientation.
• Commitment to learn CNA role and meet ongoing education expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care under supervision during training.
• Engage with residents and families with professionalism and compassion.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and adherence to standard precautions.
• Participate in rounds and assist care team as needed.
• Complete 12 hours of continuing education annually.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Confidentiality

Safety protocols

Job description

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to build a long-term career in skilled nursing? Muncy Place is currently hiringfull-time Nurse Aide Trainees (NA Trainees)to join our dedicated team!

Program Overview

• Paid 16-Day Training Program
• Post-Training: 4-Week Orientation at Muncy Place
• Transition to CNA Role Upon Successful Completion and Assessment

Upcoming Class:

November at Muncy Place

Pre-Class Employment Opportunity: Candidates hired before the training class begins will start asService Assistants, supporting the care team with non-clinical tasks such as:

• Assisting staff
• Passing water
• Providing general resident support

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a healthcare setting while preparing for a future CNA role.

Key Responsibilities During Training

• Spend quality time engaging with residents
• Report to the Nursing Assistant Instructor at least twice per shift
• Conduct final rounds with the care team to ensure resident comfort
• Follow scheduled breaks and lunches as directed
• Maintain a safe and clean environment, adhering to standard precautions
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff, and families
• Uphold confidentiality and resident rights
• Cooperate with staff and accept duties with accountability
• Assist new employees and follow facility policies
• Maintain educational competency with at least 12 hours of continuing education annually

Daily Care Duties

• Provide direct resident care under supervision
• Assist with bathing, hygiene, dressing, and meals
• Monitor therapy and bath schedules
• Ensure residents are ready for meals and therapy
• Offer fluids regularly and document intake
• Encourage residents to be out of bed and attend activities
• Practice safe transfers and use protective devices as needed
• Keep resident rooms neat and organized
• Transport residents to scheduled activities

Expectations

• Perform according to system-wide competencies and behaviors
• Support residents with compassion and professionalism
• Follow all safety and care protocols
• Additional duties as assigned