Nursing Assistant - Skilled Nursing Unit - Full Time

Guthrie; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to a $5,000.00 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Guthrie is looking for a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our Skilled Nursing team in Towanda, PA. You'll provide essential care, ensuring residents feel comfortable while collaborating with the professional nursing staff.

This role requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent and a Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Certification within 120 days of hire. Help improve the quality of life for our residents by attending to their needs and participating in care planning.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Certification within 120 days of hire required.
• Preferable experience in skilled nursing or healthcare.
• Maintains CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to assure resident comfort.
• Participates in team conferences and care planning.
• Maintains safe and clean environment.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and understand communication

Compliance with health care regulations

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Certification

Job description

UP to a $5,000.00 Sign-On Bonus

Position Summary

As a member of the Skilled Nursing team, the certified nursing assistant assists the professional nursing staff by providing care that allows the skilled nursing residents to function at their highest level. Services to be provided for residents over 16 years of age regardless of age, race, religion, and cultural background. Majority of services are provided for elderly.

Education, License & Cert

High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred. Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Certification required within 120 days of hire through verified reciprocity or from completion of CNA training program.

Experience

Preferable but not required. Ability to read, write, and understand written and oral communication. Follows universal precautions and utilizes proper body mechanics. Maintains CPR certification. Act 34 (criminal background check).

Essential Functions

1. Compliance with rules and regulations of all federal, state, and local governments is a requirement of employment.
2. Provides direct care to assure resident comfort.
3. Participates in team conferences and care planning.
4. Prepares residents for meals, assists in feeding.
5. Maintains resident’s rights.
6. Makes rounds. Anticipates resident needs and responds to call lights.
7. Reports to appropriate nursing personnel pertinent information including any changes observed in condition or behavior of resident.
8. Provides input into resident care plans.
9. Assists in maintaining safe and clean environment.
10. Other duties assigned, reasonably related.
11. Assists in orientation of nursing assistants.
12. Completes daily documentation.
13. Keeps informed of fire, safety, and disaster programs.
14. Attends designated in-service programs.
15. Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
16. Attends staff meetings.

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned.