CNA

The Village at Penn State (located in State College, PA) is one of the area's premier independent living communities. We have an exciting opportunity for Per Diem/Pool Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) position.

• Pool/Per Diem - As Needed - 12 hr shifts

• Provides direct care to residents in the facility, primarily for their activities of daily living, assistance with therapeutic activities program, restorative programs, documentation as required by the facility.
• Assist residents in and out of bed and chair or wheelchair with the correct use of the lift equipment. Will require the use of a mechanical lift to move the resident.
• Assist residents with getting cleaned up and ready for bed/ PM care needs and assistance with AM care.
• Assist residents in dressing or undressing. Fold or hang clean items and place soiled items in hamper (family laundry) or lined barrel (facility laundry).
• Assist residents in using bathroom and peri care. May be required to provide, remove, and clean bedpans, urinals, and bedside commodes.
• Take vital signs of residents (e.g. temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate) and record information.
• Assist residents to dining area for meals or provide meals in room, as resident prefers. May be required to assist in tray setup and feeding of residents and documenting intake of nourishment. Serve between meal nourishment and assist as needed. Record amount eaten. Except when contraindicated, maintain clean pitcher, cup, and fresh water at bedside of each resident.

• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) with a current State of PA license.
• Minimum Nurse Assistant Certification. One year of experience working as a Certified Nurse Assistant including some medical/surgical experience and awareness of the needs of geriatric residents.

• Paid time off

• Medical/Dental/Vision care
• Company paid Life insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Yearly evaluations and pay increases.