CNA Class Applicants

WILLIAM PENN CARE CENTER•Jeannette, PA

4d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Be One of the First to Join Our Exciting New CNA Program at William Penn Care Center! Location: Jeannette, PA Classes Start: Beginning of March – Be Part of Something New! Ready to make a difference? This is your chance to be among the first students to go through our brand-new Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program! Not only will you get top-notch training, but you’ll also be a trailblazer, setting the standard for future CNA students at Willliam Penn Care Center! Why This is an Opportunity You Don’t Want to Miss Be Part of History! · You’ll be the very first class to experience our new CNA training—how exciting is that?! · Help shape the program and set the bar for future students. Fast-Track Your Career · Complete your training in just 4 weeks · Get hands-on real-world experience right away · Guaranteed job placement after certification Hands-On, High-Quality Training · Classroom learning at our corporate building in Jeannette, PA · Clinical training at William Penn Care Center We Invest in You · Tuition sponsorship available! Work with us, and we’ll cover your costs · Prefer to pay yourself? It’s only $2,215 (even less if you already have pre-employment screenings like a physical & TB test) We Cover the Essentials · Your physical, TB test, and background checks are included in tuition or sponsorship This is more than just a class, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be at the forefront of something new, exciting, and life-changing! Don’t wait—spots are limited! Apply today and be part of history! As a CNA in our buildings the position entails: Purpose: The primary purpose responsibility of your job description is to provide each of your assigned residents with individual resident centered nursing care and services in accordance with the residents assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors.

Requirements

Must possess a GED or High school Diploma
Must be licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of this state.
Must have effective oral and written communication skills
Must meet all local health regulations and criminal background checks, post-offer drug test, and post-offer physical exam, if required
Must maintain all required licenses, certifications, and continuing education requirements
Must be able to obtain and record vital signs manually and electronically
Must be a PA resident
Must possess a high school diploma or GED
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
Must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with other

Responsibilities

Record all charting into Point Click Care accurately and appropriate manner
Report all changes/incidents in the resident’s condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Licensed Practical Nurse immediately.
Maintain confidentiality of usernames and passwords for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors.
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift
Required to attend all Staff Meetings per the Employee Handbook
Report any potential or actual safety hazards to Maintenance and Supervisor
Report all complaints and grievances made by resident to Supervisor and Administration.
Must work as a team member and well with all coworkers
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.
Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
Ensure that you treat all residents fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect
Ensure that all nursing is provided in privacy
Knock before entering the resident’s room
Report all grievances and complaints made by the resident to the Nurse Supervisor/Licensed Practical Nurse
Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of residents property immediately to the Nurse Supervisor
Honor the resident’s refusal of treatments request. Report such requests to your supervisor
Communicate respectfully and appropriately, respect culture differences among residents and staff
Ensure that a residents room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e. bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.)
Greet the new admission and introduce yourself and/or roommate
Fully complete Admission packet (i.e. weigh resident, check for dentures, eye glasses, hearing aide, personal items)
Label Resident clothing/Put away all residents belongings
When transferring resident ensures that device used to transport such as wheelchair, walker, etc. is in good working order for resident’s safety.
Responsible for packing resident’s belongings for transfer and/or discharge from facility
Participate and receiving report/giving report to oncoming shift
Follow established policies concerning exposure of blood/body fluids, infection prevention and infection control.
Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.e. brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.)
Assist residents with bath functions (i.e. bed bath, tub or shower bath, etc.) as directed
Assist with dressing/undressing as necessary
Assist with hair care functions (i.e. combing, brushing, shampooing, etc.)
Assist residents with nail care on shower days and PRN (i.e. clipping, trimming, and cleaning finger/toenails). (NOTE: This does not include diabetic residents.)
Shave residents daily or shower days. (As requested)
Assist with maintaining resident’s skin integrity by performing incontinence care as necessary, assist resident with bowel and bladder functions (i.e. take to bathroom, offer bedpan/urinal, bedside commode, etc.).
Maintain intake and output records as instructed.
Must make sure bed is properly made avoid having wrinkles in resident’s bed.
Position residents in correct comfortable positions whether in bed, wheelchair, recliner and etc.
Reposition resident per plan of care.
Must chart bowel movements and urine outputs in Point Click Care (i.e. Foley outputs, regular restroom use, character of stools as instructed.)
Perform restorative nursing care for residents (i.e. walking residents, range of motion to upper and lower extremities.)
Measure and Record temperatures, pulse, and respirations (TPRS), as instructed.
Must weigh and record the resident’s weight accurate with using correct scale and wheelchair weight.
Must ensure residents call bells are within reach and are answered in appropriate amount of time
Check on residents frequently to ensure needs are met according to plan of care
Assist with care of dying resident by providing compassionate and supportive care to resident and family as appropriate
Must be able to provide post mortem care as needed
Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent decubitus ulcers (bedsores).
Report all skin tears, bruises and blisters to immediate charge nurse
Provide daily indwelling catheter care
Provide daily perineal care
Assist with application of slings, braces, and assistive devices.
Turn all medications found in the resident’s room/possession over to the Nurse Supervisor/Licensed Practical Nurse.
Basic communication skills how to speak and communicate respectfully.
Basic knowledge of normal and abnormal aging sensory changes and relationship to resident safety
Basic knowledge of providing care to residents with dementia aggressive assaultive behavior to ensure resident and staff safety including wandering behavior.
Prepare resident for meals (i.e. take to bathroom, wash hands, comb hair, raise bed, position tables, position resident in wheelchair/bed, place clothing protectors, take to/from dining room, etc.).
Serve food trays.
Assist feeding as indicated (i.e. ensure correct food tray, consistency for correct resident, cutting foods, feeding, assist in dining room supervision, etc.)
Assist residents with identifying food arrangements (i.e. informing resident with sight problem of foods that are on his/her tray, where it is located, if it is hot/cold, etc.)
Record the resident’s food/fluid intake, report changes in the resident’s eating habits to immediate supervisor.
Keep resident’s water pitchers clean and filled with fresh water (on each shift), and within easy reach of the resident.
Serve between meal and bedtime snacks and record consumption
Perform after meal care (i.e. remove trays, clean resident’s hands, face, clothing, take to bathroom, brush teeth, clean dentures, remove excess food from clothing/bedding etc.)
Understand importance of providing all hydration and nutrition to older adults
Must stay compliant and up-to-date on Relias education for the 12 hours required by state to maintain CNA certification
Must attend and participate in scheduled mandatory in-services and education
Maintain appropriate hand hygiene
Utilize and understand proper personal protective equipment and when is appropriate to use
Properly dispose of PPE equipment after use
Immediately notify the Nurse Supervisor/Licensed Practical Nurse of any resident leaving/missing from facility
Keep floor from having excess supplies and equipment. Store in designated areas
Clean, disinfect, and return all residents care equipment to its designated storage area after each use. (i.e. shower chairs)
Report all safety and hazardous conditions and equipment to the Nurse Supervisor/Licensed Practical Nurse immediately.
Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (i.e. back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when lifting or moving residents.
Report missing/illegible labels on cleaners/disinfectants and MSDS to your supervisor
Must have knowledge on how to read and identify MSDS binder
Must be able to use all equipment and have the knowledge of how the equipment works (i.e. Hoyer’s, sit to stands, bath chairs, wheelchairs, and mechanical beds.)
Use supplies mindfully DO NOT be wasteful (i.e. shampoo, body wash, shaving cream, and razors etc.)
Report defective equipment to the Nurse Supervisor and Maintenance
Inform Nurse Supervisor/Licensed Practical Nurse of your equipment and supply needs to perform your job duties to the fullest