Nursing Assistant (NA) Full Time Day

Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 27,138 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

A rehabilitation hospital in Harrisburg is seeking a Nursing Assistant for full-time days. The role involves vital signs monitoring, personal care assistance, and patient transportation. Applicants should be certified in BLS or complete it within 90 days. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma and hospital experience. This position offers a competitive pay range of $19.70–$24.00 per hour based on experience and a sign-on bonus of $3,000.

Qualifications

• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.
• Hospital experience and nursing assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, height, weight, and demographic data.
• Assist patients with personal and daily care, such as bathing and oral hygiene.
• Deliver meals and document oral intake.
• Turn and position immobile patients safely.
• Answer patient call lights and provide physical wellbeing services.
• Transport patients to designated areas.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Personal and daily care assistance

Patient transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nursing Assistant – Full Time Days

Organization: Helen M. Simpson Rehabilitation Hospital, part of UPMC and Select Medical Partnership

Location: 4300 Londonderry Road, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17109

Schedule and Compensation: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. day shift. Pay: $19.70–$24.00 per hour, based on years of experience. Sign‑On Bonus: $3,000. Shift differentials for nights and weekends.

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputations, and multiple traumas.

Benefits

• Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
• Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time (EID or PST) for full‑time team members to maintain a healthy work‑life balance
• Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP) and dental plan offerings for full‑time team members
• Invest in Your Future: Company‑matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full‑time team members
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• Obtaining vital signs, height, weight, and demographic data.
• Assisting patients with personal and daily care, such as bathing (bed bath, chair at sink, tub and shower), oral hygiene, shaving, and hair care.
• Delivering meals and snacks, feeding patients who are unable to feed themselves and documenting oral intake, including supplements.
• Turning and positioning immobile patients safely while maintaining proper body alignment; participating in mobility program.
• Answering patient call lights and performing services that add to the physical well‑being of the patient.
• Transportation of the patients to designated areas, such as to and from various treatment centers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Hospital experience, certification as a nursing assistant preferred (may be required based on certain state requirements).
• Post‑offer employment testing (POETs) completed as part of the onboarding process and to be completed before an employee’s first day of work.