Nursing Assistant Trainee - Cranberry Township

UPMC Cranberry Place

Now hiring a Nursing Assistant Trainee, in Cranberry Township. Apply today to join an amazing team, and work in a rewarding environment.

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:

• 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.