Nursing Assistant - Non-Certified

Concordia Lutheran Ministries; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia Lutheran Ministries seeks a compassionate Nurse Aide to provide direct resident care and support daily living activities at their Sewickley facility. The role requires excellent customer service skills and a commitment to maintain high ethical standards in patient care. Shifts include daylight and afternoon hours, offering competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

403(b)/401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance Policy

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation, Sick & Personal Days

Paid Holidays

Competitive Wages

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Free from drug/alcohol addiction.
• Excellent customer service and hospitality skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists with ADLs and IADLs according to resident support plans.
• Documents care provided and follows up on resident needs.
• Communicates changes in resident condition to Charge Nurse.

Skills

Customer service

Compassion

Understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Concordia of Franklin Park 1600 Georgetown Dr Sewickley, PA, Sewickley, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM

At Concordia of Franklin Park, our residents enjoy an extensive list of amenities, the opportunity to participate in a full schedule of activities and a menu of nutritious, chef-inspired dining options. Many take advantage of the numerous balconies/terraces and outdoor spaces, while others choose to stay inside with a book or deck of cards in one of our lounges or library. And everyone experiences the assurance that comes with living in a safe, secure building. All this, at a value we believe is unmatched in the region .We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well!

Position Summary

The Nurse Aide assists the licensed nursing staff by providing direct resident care related to Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs).

Nurse Aide Shift Available:

• Daylight: 6:00am-2:30pm, every other weekend (+1.00 on weekends)
• Afternoon: 2:00pm-10:30pm, every other weekend ($1.00 shift differential, +1.00 on weekends)

Qualifications:

• Caring, compassionate, and understanding
• Have a high school diploma, GED diploma or active registry status on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry
• 18 years of age or older
• Be free from a medical condition, including drug or alcohol addiction that would limit the staff person from providing necessary personal care services with reasonable skill and safety
• Excellent customer service and hospitality skills
• Nurse Aides with Medication Administration responsibilities will need additional qualifications:

1) successful completion of the DPW-approved medications course that includes the passing of the DPW’s performance-based competency test within the past 2 years to be able to administer oral, topical, eye, nose and ear drop prescription medication, and epinephrine injections for insect bites or other allergies

2) successful completion of a DPW-approved diabetes patient education program within the past 12 months to be able to administer insulin injections

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assists with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) consistent with resident support plan by assisting residents with eating and drinking, ambulating, transferring, toileting, bladder and bowel management, personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, turning and positioning, and documenting the care that was provided.

2. Assists with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) consistent with resident support plan by assisting residents with doing laundry, using a telephone, caring for personal possessions, changing linens, obtaining and keeping clean, seasonal clothing, using a prosthetic device, keeping a safe, neat, clean room, and transporting to activities.

3. Completes over-the-counter treatments per printed instructions in the ADL/treatment book by reading what treatment is ordered for the resident, providing the correct treatment in a timely manner, and documenting that the treatment was done (paper chart and EMR).

4. Answers resident call bells for assistance by responding to the call bell in 4 minutes or less, knocking before entering resident room, prioritizing resident needs, addressing resident need, and turning call bell off.

5. Assists residents in accessing health care by communicating important resident observations, changes in condition, findings, and problems to the Charge Nurse in a timely and proactive manner.

6. Commits to high ethical standards by complying with the Code of Conduct, state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, Concordia policies, procedures, and safety standards, and HIPAA rules for maintaining confidentiality of resident/employee records and information. Has a duty to report compliance concerns, significant legal risk questions, fraud, abuse, suspected or actual misconduct to a supervisor/manager or to the Corporate Compliance Officer.

7. Prevents infections while providing care by employing adequate hand-washing, adhering to all aspects of transmission-based precautions, and complying with all infection control policies and procedures.

8. Nurse Aides With Med Tech Responsibilities: Primary responsibility is to assist with Medication Administration consistent with resident support plan by identifying the correct resident, measuring vital signs if indicated by the prescriber’s order, removing medication from the original container, crushing or splitting the medication as ordered by the prescriber, placing medication in a medication cup or other appropriate container, or in the resident’s hand, mouth, or other route, and completing documentation.

SPEAKING

Ability to speak clearly and effectively with residents, families, coworkers and other groups of customers. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies and procedures, and operating instructions. Ability to write routine reports, notes and correspondence.

HEARING

Hearing level or accommodations sufficient to use the telephone and to communicate with residents, families, coworkers and other groups of customers.

SEEING

Vision level or accommodations sufficient to perform functions to/from/withinbuildings, rooms, apartments, to complete/review required reports, notes, documentation and to use a computer. Near/far acuity and depth perception are required to operate equipment.

TWISTING/BENDING

Climbing, balancing, stooping, bending and twisting, grasping and feeling, standing, sitting, walking for up to 90% day, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, lifting above the head.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or move up to 50 pounds independently.

REPETITIVE MOTIONS

Repetitive motions include writing, typing or entering information on the computer and hand motions that are used to work with the residents.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Temperature range from outside seasonal temperatures to inside temperatures of 65-80 degrees, varying if you work in laundry or kitchen. Each service line has a list of hazardous materials used. May be exposed to blood and body fluids, which may contain HIV and/or HBV. May be exposed to combative residents.

403(b)/401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance Policy

Direct Deposit, Pay Card, Paperless Pay Checks

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Good Working Conditions

Credit Union

Vacation, Sick & Personal Days

Paid Holidays

Shift Premiums

Competitive Wages

Discounted Child Care Services on the Cabot Campus

Referral Program

Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses

Voluntary Benefits, including: STD, Supplemental Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance

On the job training

Employee Assistance Program

Education Seminars and In-services

Employee Activities (amusement parks, professional sporting events, special events)

Tax Sheltered Annuities

Free Parking

Discounted Meal Plans

EOE
Benefits and Wages may vary based on facility location.

Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.

Concordia of Franklin Park 1600 Georgetown Dr Sewickley, PA, Sewickley, Pennsylvania, United States of America