CNA Trainee - Muncy Place, Skilled Nursing

UPMC•Muncy, PA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Muncy Place is hiring full-time Nurse Aide Trainees to prepare for a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant in skilled nursing. The program includes 16 days of paid training followed by a four-week orientation at Muncy Place. Trainees transition to the CNA role upon successful completion of the program and assessment. Candidates hired before the training class begins may work as Service Assistants, performing non-clinical tasks such as assisting staff, passing water, and providing general resident support. The next training class is scheduled for January 2027. During training, trainees provide direct resident care under supervision, including help with bathing, hygiene, dressing, meals, fluids, transfers, and activities. They follow resident schedules, safety protocols, facility policies, and confidentiality requirements, and communicate with residents, staff, and families. Trainees may be present in rooms where medications are stored but may not handle medications or access them directly; they may hand medications to a nurse at the bedside.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Basic understanding of body mechanics and safe transfer techniques.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
CPR certification meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration; required within 30 days of hire, or within 120 days for those entering through the CNA training program.
Compliance with Act 34 Criminal Clearance requirements.
Compliance with the Older Adult Protective Services Act (Act 13/Act 14).

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic understanding of body mechanics and safe transfer techniques.
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Spend quality time engaging with residents.
Report to the Nursing Assistant Instructor at least twice per shift.
Conduct final rounds with the care team to ensure resident comfort.
Follow scheduled breaks and lunches as directed.
Maintain a safe and clean environment and adhere to standard precautions.
Communicate effectively with residents, staff, and families.
Uphold confidentiality and resident rights.
Cooperate with staff and accept duties with accountability.
Assist new employees and follow facility policies.
Maintain educational competency through at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Provide direct resident care under supervision.
Assist residents with bathing, hygiene, dressing, and meals.
Monitor therapy and bath schedules and help ensure residents are ready for meals and therapy.
Offer fluids regularly and document intake.
Encourage residents to get out of bed and attend activities.
Perform safe transfers and use protective devices as needed.
Keep resident rooms neat and organized.
Transport residents to scheduled activities.
Perform according to system-wide competencies and behaviors; support residents compassionately and professionally; and follow safety and care protocols.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Before training begins, candidates hired as Service Assistants may assist staff, pass water, and provide general resident support.