Description
Description:
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.
Are you passionate about helping others? If so, becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) could be for you!
Course Details:
• Learn the skills you need to take the CNA certification exam!
• Training is held Monday through Friday daylight hours during the first week.
• Includes classroom and clinical training
• Classes and exam fees are paid for by UPMC!
• Perfect attendance and punctuality for the CNA class is required.
Responsibilities:
• Promptly reporting to class as assigned
• Provide resident care under direct supervision of the Nursing Assistant Instructor
• Obtain assignment from Nursing Assistant Instructor
• Make rounds to all residents on assignment to make sure the resident has no immediate requests
• Meet resident needs as identified during rounds
• Consistently work cooperatively and pleasantly with all staff, residents, family members, and Nursing Assistant Instructor
• Follow Resident Rights policies at all times
• CNA trainee must maintain confidentiality of information at all times
• Breaks and lunches are scheduled as per the Nursing Assistant Instructor
• The Nursing Assistant Instructor is to make any adjustments to the schedule.
• All students are expected to follow all UPMC policies and procedures.
• Completion of class to prepare for PA nursing assistant certification exam.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
• High school graduate or GED preferred
Licenses and Certifications:
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification preferred
• Act 34 and Older Adult Protective Services Act clearance (when required) as needed
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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.