A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
Heart Healthcare is seeking Helping Hands / CNA Trainees for our Aspen Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center residents located in Punxsutawney, PA. This position offers competitive pay and flexible scheduling . We also provide excellent full time benefits that include health, dental, vision, paid vacation, paid holidays, and more! Plus, we provide a great work environment and lots of advancement opportunities. If this sounds like the right step for you, apply now!
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HELPING HAND
As a Helping Hand, you'll get a first-hand look at what a CNA position entails. You will serve as a companion and 'helping hand' to the residents of the facility. You will help with meal service, activities, and companionship while you observe the direct care responsibilities you will perform upon successful completion of a nurse aide training program. Helping Hands will be placed in our Nurse Aide Training program - an intensive 4-week training that involves both clinical and classroom experience. Upon completion, you are eligible and READY to take the state-issued Certified Nurse Aide training exam and will be offered a job at the facility you trained at! With patience and a calm demeanor, you treat those you care for just the way you would want your own family members treated. You go home each day feeling good about the positive impact you have made in the lives of so many in your community.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A HELPING HAND
Previous experience in a geriatric role preferred Caring and responsible demeanor Are you flexible and always willing to jump in and help where you're needed? Are you conscientious about following policies and procedures correctly? Do you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills? Are you passionate about the rights of all to privacy, dignity, and well-being? If so, then you just might be perfect for this Helping Hands position!
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR ELDER CARE TEAM?
Are you caring, kind, and compassionate? If so, please complete our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you! Heart Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Heart Healthcare management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.
