Compassionate CNA: Hands-On Resident Care

County of Berks, PA; Leesport (Berks County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Berks, PA is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide resident care under the Charge Nurse and support the nursing team. The role emphasizes dignity, confidentiality, and adherence to standard precautions.

The position requires completing a state-approved Nursing Assistant program, maintaining PA Nursing Assistant Registry status, CHRI clearance, and being 18 or older. Strong English skills and teamwork are essential for daily resident care and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Completion of a state approved Nursing Assistant training and evaluation program.
• Must be a member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Department of Health Nursing Assistant Registry.
• Must have a CHRI check without prohibitive offenses as cited in Act 14.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care such as baths, showers, oral hygiene, hair care, skin care, nail care, monitoring.
• Intake and output, toileting, etc.
• Assists in serving and feeding residents requires lifting trays ups to 10 pounds.
• Assists with restorative nursing procedures: range of motion, transferring, positioning, etc.
• Assists the resident to the bathroom as necessary.
• Answers call lights promptly and provides or obtains the necessary care.
• Observes and reports unusual symptoms, changes, accidents, injuries and unusual behavior to the Charge Nurse.
• Applies and releases ordered restraints in a safe manner.
• Assists in moving, supporting, and transporting residents. Uses the resident lift when indicated to transfer residents.
• Encourages residents to participate in physical, social, and recreational activities.
• Assists in the maintenance of belongings and immediate environment of residents.
• Takes vital signs and reports any changes to the Charge Nurse.
• Records all aspects of personal care including bathing, food intake, ambulation activities, elimination, and vital signs.

Skills

English fluency

Teamwork

Stress management

Education

Nursing Assistant training and evaluation program

Job description

County of Berks, PA is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide resident care under the Charge Nurse and support the nursing team. The role emphasizes dignity, confidentiality, and adherence to standard precautions.

The position requires completing a state-approved Nursing Assistant program, maintaining PA Nursing Assistant Registry status, CHRI clearance, and being 18 or older. Strong English skills and teamwork are essential for daily resident care and collaboration.