Nursing Assistant (Training Provided)

Homewood Retirement Centers; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior care is seeking compassionate individuals to join their Nursing Assistant Certification class. This unique opportunity allows you to earn while you learn, as you prepare for the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide exam. The program lasts approximately 4-6 weeks, equipping you with essential skills to provide care for residents under licensed supervision. Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing the lives of seniors, where teamwork and creativity are at the heart of everything we do. If you're motivated to make a difference and grow professionally in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Student Loan Assistance

Shift Differentials

Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Contributions

Professional Licensure Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and transfer residents frequently throughout the shift.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and maintain hygiene.
• Participate in resident care planning and report changes in condition.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Lift 30 Pounds

Communication Skills

Motivation to Work with Geriatric Persons

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

This position is to participate in our Nursing Assistant Certification class. Train to become a CNA and be paid while you learn! Must be available during the day for training. Classes will start Mid April.

Join our mission

to honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.

Homewood at Plum Creek

We are a dedicated team of professionals committed to building a strong and secure future for our community. Nestled on more than 100 scenic acres in Hanover, Pennsylvania (just a hop, skip, and a jump from Maryland), our community offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience, and offers services ranging from personal care, memory care, and skilled nursing.

Here at Homewood at Plum Creek, teamwork and compassionate collaboration reign supreme. We foster a dynamic, forward-thinking atmosphere where care and creativity flourish. Join our team, and you'll not only grow professionally but also be part of a group committed to making the world a better place; one smiling face at a time!

What’s in it for you?

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Assistance for new LPNs/RNs – we pay up to 50% of your student loans
• Shift and weekend differentials

But that’s not all! Our comprehensive benefits package also includes:

• Referral bonus of up to $600
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement contributions
• Professional licensure reimbursement

Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.

Job Summary:

This is a paid nurse aide training and competency evaluation program to prepare for the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide exam. The class runs approximately 4-6 weeks. At the conclusion of the class you will be required to take the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide exam (NNAAP) within 120 days in order to be considered for continued employment. The Certified Nurse Aide provides the activities of daily living care to the residents under licensed staff supervision.

Essential Functions:

1. Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information.
2. Complies with established policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.
3. Assists in or provides for the maintenance of individual personal hygiene, i.e., bathing, shaving, changing clothing, nail care, toilet needs, etc.
4. Provides clean, dry linen and makes beds to meet resident needs.
5. Encourages proper resident nutrition by serving food promptly and assists with feeding when necessary.
6. Performs resident treatments as assigned by the Team Leader and within the nursing scope of practice.
7. Records resident information concisely, accurately, and completely, and reports to the Team Leader objective observations of change in resident condition or need.
8. Actively participates in resident care planning.
9. Promotes the activity of daily living according to the resident’s care plan.
10. Resident lifts and transfers will be done according to the resident’s care plan and the Lift Free Program.
11. Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

1. Ability to lift and transfer 30 pounds of resident weight frequently (30 times) throughout the shift.
2. Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn constantly throughout an eight (8) hour shift.
3. Organizational skills and ability to do sequential events.
4. Listed on the state registry as a Nursing Assistant within 120 days of employment.
5. Motivation and desire to work with geriatric persons.
6. Ability to speak English at a level the residents can understand.
7. Ability to read and write in English to carry out functions related to the care plans and provide appropriate resident care.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to constantly work on their feet during an 8 hour shift; bend, stoop, twist, and turn constantly throughout the shift in performing regular duties. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of resident weight and/or transfer and reposition a resident at least 25 times throughout the shift. Must be able to react quickly and decisively in emergencies and in response to the unexpected behavior of residents either during lifting or repositioning or during other frequent occasions when having direct contact with residents. Must be able to handle the physical transfer of residents from unsafe to safer locations in the event of a fire or other disaster. Ability to do sequential events/tasks.