Nurse Aide Trainee

Lutheran SeniorLife; Mars (PA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Lutheran SeniorLife in Mars, PA is inviting applicants for Nurse Aide Trainee (NAT). You will start as a Caregiver for at least 3 months in a full- or part-time role, then join a paid 5-week training (6:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., Mon–Thu) to prepare for the state CNA exam and transition to CNA.

Earn a $6,000 sign-on bonus paid across the first year. Training occurs at Passavant Community in Zelienople, with completion expected before moving into a full‑time or part‑time CNA role; attendance is

Qualifications

• Completion of the PA State Nurse Aide Training Program or equivalent as determined by the PA Department of Education.
• Must take and pass the NA competency test within 120 days from the date of hire into the Nurse Aide Training Program.
• Individuals without certification must demonstrate eligibility to sit for the PA State approved Nurse Aide Training Program testing and pass within 120 days of employment.
• Working knowledge of computers, MS Word, and Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a Nurse Aide Trainee education program and assist professional nursing staff in resident/patient care according to policies.
• Maintain resident rights, privacy, and confidentiality while supporting treatment goals.
• Work as NAT until passing the state competency examination and transitioning to CNA.

Skills

Computers

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

PA State Nurse Aide Training Program or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Overview

Nurse Aide Trainee- NAT, $6,000 Sign-On Bonus (to be paid throughout the first year of employment).

Work location Mars, PA

Full-Time; shift varies.

Nurse Aide Trainee rates starting at $16.75 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.

Get paid while training to become a Certified Nurse Aide!

Join our next paid Nurse Aide Training class offered at Passavant Community in Zelienople, PA.

You will begin your employment as a Caregiver for a period of at least 3 months in a full-time or part‑time role. Following this initial phase, you will become eligible to participate in a comprehensive training program designed to prepare you for the state certification exam. The program includes five weeks of paid clinical and classroom instruction conducted during the daylight shift (6:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.), Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, trainees will report to their assigned home site, with hours varying as needed. Upon successful completion of the program, you will transition into either a full‑time or part‑time Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) position. Please note that attendance throughout the training program is mandatory.

St. John Community allows older adults to move through a continuum of care from residential living to skilled nursing, depending on the need. When you provide care for older adults, you’re helping families keep the people they love healthy, happy and safe. We encourage job growth and advancement opportunities while providing flexibility to meet your individual needs.

Participate in a Nurse Aide Trainee (NAT) education program. Once the classroom training is completed, the NA Trainee provides assistance to professional nursing staff in the care of residents/patients through performance of routine direct and indirect resident/patient care activities, according to established policies and procedures. Maintains resident/patient rights, privacy, and confidentiality. Promotes resident/patient acceptance of treatment goals and responds promptly to overall resident/patient needs. The NATrainee will be permitted to work in this capacity until passing the state competency examination.

Qualifications

• Completion of the PA State Nurse Aide Training Program or equivalent as determined by the PA Department of Education.
• Must take and pass the NA competency test within 120 days from the date of hire into the Nurse Aide Training Program.
• Individuals without certification, hired to be nurse aides, must demonstrate eligibility to sit for the PA State approved Nurse Aide Training Program testing as well satisfactorily pass the test within 120 days of employment.
• Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word, Excel and using a touch screen for documentation required.

Benefits

Lutheran SeniorLife offers a variety of benefits to employees and their families, as applicable, including but not limited to: *based on employment status*

• Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays
• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) health benefits solution. ICHRA provides larger flexibility and customization in medical plan options while still providing the tax benefits of a group plan.
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability plans.
• 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
• Employer-sponsored child care benefits.
• Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer-sponsored retirement savings plan
• FSA availability, depending on the individual health plan selected
• Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs
• Tuition Reimbursement and Mileage Reimbursement for Eligible Employees
• Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program

Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.