Description
BONUS! Anyone hired into a full time role who has a Current Pennsylvania C.N.A certification, will receive a $2,000.00 Sign-On Bonus, upon signing a two year employment agreement with UPMC. Details on the bonus would be given at the time of an offer, if chosen.
Join the team that’s providing the highest quality of care to seniors in our communities. With state-of-the-art safety protocols and the support of an academic medical center, UPMC Senior Communities has demonstrated a continued commitment to keeping both our residents and our employees safe and healthy, especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Make a true impact at our senior living facilities, where you’ll have the confidence that your care is clinically backed by a best-in-class health care system and the rewarding knowledge that you are changing lives every day.
Located in Mt. Lebanon PA, Asbury Heights staff is dedicated to improving the lives of older adults through high-quality and compassionate care. If you are looking to jump start your career within a skilled nursing and rehab facility apply to Asbury Heights today!
How UPMC invests in You
- Starting rate of $15/hour with annual merit increases
- Up to 22 days of paid time off and 7 paid holidays to do what matters most to you
- $6,000/year in tuition assistance to advance in your career
- Premier medical coverage for yourself and your family within one month of starting
A Certified Nursing Assistant performs many basic care tasks for residents including all Activities of Daily Living (ALDs) such as transfers, grooming, dressing, bathing, eating and exercising. They also assist the nursing staff with medical tasks like emptying foley catheters, measuring intake/output, monitoring vitals with medical equipment and reporting patient behavior and wellbeing.
Full-time, Part-time & Casual opportunities available.
Responsibilities for the position include :
Provide direct resident care and physical support for residents, as directed by the RN/LPN, with all activities of daily living including but not limited to personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.
Recording weights, intake and output, and vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested and report changes in condition to nurse.
Document in the medical record according to established procedures.
Deliver resident nourishments and assist with feeding as needed, fill water pitchers, and assist to pass and collect meal trays on the unit as directed.
Provide feedback to the RN/LPN regarding resident care and reporting changes in resident status in timely manner.
Maintain an environment conducive to resident safety and recovery including, but not limited to, completing safety checks, keeping the department and resident rooms clean and organized, cleaning department specific equipment, changing bed linens, emptying linen hampers, keeping hallways clear of equipment and returning equipment to proper storage.
Timely responds to resident needs and calls in timely manner including call bell response and communicating needs to RN/LPN as needed.
Acquire and distribute all necessary supplies and equipment to facilitate proper resident care delivery including, but not limited to setting up resident care equipment within the scope of the nursing assistant position, stocking resident rooms and supplying unit supply areas.
Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies with the residents and nursing team while fostering professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
Contribute to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to answer phone calls and transporting residents on and off the unit.
*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
*Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireIf entering position as part of CNA training program, employee has 120 days to obtain CNAStudents entering Nurse Aide Training classes who have residency in PA must have a Photo ID with a PA address
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Act 34
- OAPSA
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.
Total Rewards
More than just competitive pay and benefits, UPMC’s Total Rewards package cares for you in all areas of life — because we believe that you’re at your best when receiving the support you need: professional, personal, financial, and more.
Our Values
At UPMC, we’re driven by shared values that guide our work and keep us accountable to one another. Our Values of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation play a vital role in creating a cohesive, positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. Ready to join us? Apply today.
