Nursing Assistant-Non Certified

Job description

Concordia of the South Hills, located on 19 acres on Bower Hill Road in Mt. Lebanon, offers a beautiful environment situated just a few minutes from shopping, cultural events, and downtown Pittsburgh. This continuing care retirement community consists of retirement living apartments, personal care suites, memory support personal care suites and skilled nursing - which means those in our care have the opportunity to age in place. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well! The Nursing Assistant assists the licensed nursing staff by providing direct resident care related to activities of daily living. Qualifications: Caring, compassionate, and understanding Have a high school diploma, GED diploma or active registry status on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry 18 years of age or older Be free from a medical condition, including drug or alcohol addiction that would limit the staff person from providing necessary personal care services with reasonable skill and safety Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Assists residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including eating and drinking, ambulating, transferring, toileting, bladder and bowel management, personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, turning and positioning 2. Assists with self-administration of medications if completes DPW-approved medication competency training 3. Gives treatments per the ADL/treatment book 4. Answers call bells and responds to resident needs promptly 5. Communicates observations and findings to the Charge Nurse 6. Documents care, treatments provided, and other information as required by regulations and policies/procedures. 7. Collects urine and stool specimens 8. Assists residents with obtaining and keeping clean, seasonal clothing, transporting to activities, changing linens, and keeping a safe, neat, clean room. 9. Prevents physical, psychological, and/or verbal abuse as well as financial exploitation of the residents. Protects the resident from all abusive situations and immediately reports any signs of abuse. Employs healthy means for dealing with personal stress, which can be a trigger for abuse. 10. Prevents infections while providing care, including employing adequate hand-washing and adhering to all aspects of transmission-based precautions. Maintains personal health to prevent transmission of infections. Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Workplace Wellness 403(b)/401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Life Insurance Policy Direct Deposit, Pay Card, Paperless Pay Checks Tuition Reimbursement Program Good Working Conditions Excellent Staffing Ratios Credit Union Vacation, Sick & Personal Days Paid Holidays Shift Premiums Competitive Wages Discounted Child Care Services on the Cabot Campus Referral Program Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses Funeral Leave Call-Out Incentive Voluntary Benefits, including: STD, Supplemental Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance On the job training Employee Assistance Program Education Seminars and In-services Employee Activities (amusement parks, professional sporting events, special events) Tax Sheltered Annuities Free Parking Discounted Meal Plans EOE Benefits and Wages may vary based on facility location. Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.