Job Summary
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), where you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care across diverse medical settings. Your energetic and attentive approach will support patients’ physical and emotional needs, ensuring they feel safe, comfortable, and respected. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with healthcare professionals in environments ranging from long-term care facilities to acute hospital units, making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives every day.
Duties
- Provide essential daily care to patients, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility using equipment such as Hoyer lifts and other assistive devices.
- Monitor and record vital signs accurately, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rates, ensuring timely communication of any concerns to nursing staff.
- Support medication administration under supervision, adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations and medical documentation standards.
- Assist with specialized patient needs such as catheter care, wound care, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and memory support strategies.
- Maintain a safe environment by following aseptic techniques during procedures and ensuring infection control protocols are rigorously followed.
- Document patient interactions and care activities within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems like Epic or Cerner with precision and clarity.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in settings such as emergency medicine, ICU, pediatrics, behavioral health, or post-acute care to deliver comprehensive patient service.
- Use your physiology and anatomy knowledge to support patient positioning and comfort while utilizing equipment like Hoyer lifts or bedside monitors.
- Engage with patients of all ages—including pediatrics and seniors—delivering compassionate caregiving tailored to individual needs in outpatient clinics or home & community care environments.
Experience
- Prior experience working in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes or assisted living communities is highly valued.
- Demonstrated critical care experience in settings like ICU or Level I Trauma Centers enhances your ability to handle complex patient needs effectively.
- Experience with medical office procedures, including EMR/EHR systems such as eClinicalWorks or Cerner, is preferred for seamless documentation.
- Background in hospital medicine or acute care environments—such as emergency rooms or surgical units—equips you with the skills necessary for fast-paced situations.
- Knowledge of specialized areas like hospice care, infectious disease management, behavioral health support, or geriatrics is advantageous.
- Working with individuals with disabilities or developmental challenges demonstrates your versatility and dedication to inclusive patient service.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or other relevant credentials is required to ensure readiness for emergency situations. Join us if you’re passionate about providing exceptional patient-centered care! We value energetic caregivers committed to making a positive impact on lives every day while supporting your professional growth through diverse clinical experiences across healthcare settings.
About PennCare Staffing:
PennCare is a trusted partner in nursing staffing across Pennsylvania, providing qualified nurses and caregivers for home health in nursing homes and hospitals. PennCare Staffing offers supportive care solutions in specialized healthcare environments and is dedicated to providing exceptional care services to clients in 40 counties throughout the state.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
