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As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at UPMC Muncy Place, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality resident care and support services. This is a full-time, 40-hour position with a 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM shift, including every other weekend and holiday rotation. Plus, enjoy a $2,000 sign-on bonus! Working under the direction of nurses or physicians, you will assist with daily living activities, maintain a safe and clean environment, and ensure residents receive compassionate, professional care at all times.

Responsibilities

+ Provide direct resident care as directed by RN/LPN, including bathing, feeding, dressing, transporting, toileting, and ambulating.

+ Maintain a safe and organized environment: complete safety checks, clean rooms and equipment, change linens, and keep hallways clear.

+ Respond promptly to resident needs and calls.

+ Assist with meal delivery and feeding; refill water pitchers.

+ Perform routine tests such as weights, vital signs, and intake/output.

+ Communicate changes in resident status to RN/LPN in a timely manner.

+ Acquire and distribute supplies and equipment to support care delivery.

+ Participate in unit activities: answering call lights, passing meal trays, transporting residents.

+ Apply, monitor, and remove restraints per protocol; provide diversional activities to reduce restraint use.

+ Document care in medical records per established procedures.

+ Comply with all safety policies, including standard precautions and bloodborne pathogen protocols.

+ Respond to emergent situations within CNA scope.

Professional Development

+ Maintain current CPR certification.

+ Accept feedback constructively and seek opportunities to improve skills.

+ Communicate learning needs to the unit manager and participate in self-review.

+ Support departmental changes and contribute to efficient operations.

Teamwork & Communication

+ Establish professional, respectful relationships.

+ Use effective communication strategies with residents, families, and team members.

+ Report equipment malfunctions promptly

+ High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

+ Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.

+ Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

+ Act 34

+ OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran