Paid Nurse Aide Trainee to CNA: Training & Sign-On

Lutheran SeniorLife; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid CNA training

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lutheran SeniorLife in Mars, PA, is offering a Nurse Aide Trainee (NAT) position with a $6,000 sign-on bonus. You will begin as a Caregiver for at least 3 months, then enter a paid training program to prepare for the state CNA exam. The five-week program runs day shifts, with later transition to CNA roles.

The role starts at $16.75 per hour, with opportunities for advancement within the St. John Community system in western PA.

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 hire into the Nurse Aide Training Program.
• Eligibility to sit for PA State approved Nurse Aide Training Program testing and pass within 120 days.
• Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word, Excel and touch screen documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional nursing staff in care of residents/patients following policies.
• Maintain resident rights, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Promote treatment goals and respond to resident/patient needs promptly.
• Work as NAT trainee until passing state competency examination.

Skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Touch screen documentation

Education

PA State Nurse Aide Training Program or equivalent

Job description

Lutheran SeniorLife in Mars, PA, is offering a Nurse Aide Trainee (NAT) position with a $6,000 sign-on bonus. You will begin as a Caregiver for at least 3 months, then enter a paid training program to prepare for the state CNA exam. The five-week program runs day shifts, with later transition to CNA roles.

The role starts at $16.75 per hour, with opportunities for advancement within the St. John Community system in western PA.