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.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)•2nd Shift Earn up to $32 per hour while providing compassionate, hands-on care in a meaningful behavioral healthcare environment. Quality Patient Centered Services (QPCS) is seeking an experienced, dependable, and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to support residents at South Mountain Restoration Center , part of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services' Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. This expert-level opportunity is ideal for a CNA who is committed to preserving residents' dignity, supporting their independence, and delivering safe, respectful care as part of a collaborative clinical team.
Position Details Department:
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS)
Office:
Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS)
Facility:
South Mountain Restoration Center Address:
10058 South Mountain Road, South Mountain, PA 17261
Shift:
2nd Shift, 3:00 p.m•11:00 p.m.
Experience Level:
Expert Choose the Pay Tier That Works for You Tier 1•W-2, benefit eligible: $25 per hour Tier 2•W-2, not benefit eligible: $29 per hour 1099 independent contractor: $32 per hour Important 1099
Notice:
Independent contractors are self-employed and are not eligible for employee benefits, paid time off, unemployment insurance, workers' compensation coverage, or employer-paid payroll taxes. Independent contractors are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and other applicable obligations. About the Role As a CNA, you will provide essential daily care to residents experiencing mental or physical illnesses, disabilities, mobility limitations, or difficulty completing activities of daily living. You will work under the direction of licensed nursing professionals while helping residents remain safe, comfortable, respected, and engaged in their care. What You'll Do Responsibilities may include: Providing compassionate, hands-on care to ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents Assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene Supporting residents with mobility, positioning, transfers, and ambulation Assisting with meals, hydration, and nutrition Taking and recording vital signs Observing residents and promptly reporting physical, emotional, or behavioral changes Assisting nursing staff with routine resident-care activities Encouraging participation in prescribed rehabilitation, recreation, and daily activities Maintaining clean, safe, and comfortable resident areas Documenting care accurately in the electronic medical record Following infection-control and standard-precaution procedures Promoting dignity, independence, privacy, and respectful interactions Communicating effectively with residents, families, nurses, and other team members Participating in required training and continuing education Expert-Level Expectations The selected CNA should be highly knowledgeable in direct-care practices and capable of: Providing guidance within the CNA scope of practice Answering routine resident-care questions Troubleshooting concerns involving activities of daily living Recognizing changes in a resident's condition and reporting them promptly Applying safe transfer, positioning, and mobility techniques Remaining calm and professional in challenging situations Supporting consistent, respectful, and person-centered care Collaborating effectively with clinical and direct-care personnel Minimum Qualifications Candidates must meet one of the following experience requirements: One year of paid experience caring for geriatric or physically ill patients or residents Candidates must also have: Active Pennsylvania Nurse Aide certification and registration through the Pennsylvania Department of Health A high school diploma or equivalent Proficiency in written and spoken English Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office The ability to document resident care in an electronic medical record Strong communication, teamwork, and safety-awareness skills The ability to provide verifiable education, training, certification, and employment history The ability to work the scheduled 3:00 p.m•11:00 p.m. shift Physical Requirements Candidates must be able to: Perform routine physical and direct-care duties Assist with resident positioning, transfers, and mobility Lift or move items and equipment used in resident care Stand and walk for extended periods Respond promptly to resident needs Follow applicable safety, infection-control, and emergency procedures Additional facility-specific screening, clearances, competency testing, and training may be required. Make a Difference Through Compassionate Care Your attentiveness, reliability, and compassion can make a lasting difference in residents' comfort, safety, and quality of life. Apply today to join QPCS as a 2nd-shift Certified Nursing Assistant at South Mountain Restoration Center! Quality Patient Centered Services is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without discrimination based on any characteristic protected by applicable law.
Job Types:
Full-time, Contract Pay:
$25.00•$32.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): 1099
Acknowledgment:
If I am engaged, or elect to be engaged, as a 1099 independent contractor, I understand that I am not an employee of QPCS and am not eligible for employer-sponsored fringe benefits, workers' compensation coverage, or unemployment compensation through QPCS, except as otherwise required by applicable law. I understand that I am responsible for my own taxes, insurance, and business expenses.
Experience:
caring for geriatric or physically ill patients or residents: 1 year (Required)