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UPMC Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Lawrenceville in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
UPMC Canterbury Place is now hiring for CNAs!!
All shifts avaliable, tuition reimbursement, flexibility, and free parking!
Sign on bonus available to those who qualify!!
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 a Certified Nursing Assistant interested in a career that provides plenty of opportunity for growth and development? Join our team at UPMC Canterbury Place! With an excellent benefits package, multiple shifts available, and competitive wages, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us today.
As a CNA at Canterbury Place, you will provide quality medical and physical care and comfort to residents and assure overall safety of the department in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations.
UPMC Canterbury Place is an assisted living and skilled nursing facility and Pittsburgh's first senior community. Centrally located in Lawrenceville, we are just minutes from Route 28 and 79 North, close to Oakland and the bus line!
Responsibilities:
Perform patient care skill as directed by the RN/LPN in a safe manner according to policy and procedure
Respond directly to patient requests and appropriately communicate the patient needs
Assist with food distribution and feeding residents
Assist with bathing, oral hygiene, shaving, nail care, hair care, and dressing
Assist in transferring residents
Document in the medical record according to established procedures
Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Completion of state approved Certified Nursing Assistant class and examination
Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Licensure/Certifications:
Current PA Certified Nursing Assistant certification required
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required within 30 days
Act 34 and Older Adult Protective Services Act clearance (when required) as needed
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities