Certified Nursing Assistant

Schuylkill Center in Pottsville is currently looking for dedicated CNAs to join our team.

Current openings: 7a-3p: Casual- Every other weekend only.

3p-11p: Full Time 10 days per pay.

Please apply online at www.genesiscareers.jobs.

Schuylkill Center, a skilled 190-bed long term care facility with 5 years of zero deficiency free surveys from the Department of Health and winner of the 2012 "Award of Excellence in Health Care Compliance" from the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

As a Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA at Genesis HealthCare, you will:

• Handle and serve residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direction of a licensed nurse

• Perform all duties in accordance with established methods, techniques and recognized standards

• Assist licensed nurses in admitting, admitting assessments, discharging, transferring and caring for the residents' personal belongings

• Perform ADLSs

• Coordinate scheduling for residents requiring OT, PT and ST

• Take and record weights, blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and respiration and give skin care treatments, as permitted by state regulation

• Apply simple clean dressings, slings, stockings and support bandages, under direction of the licensed nurse, by state regulation

• Provide direct care to the more acutely ill residents

• Obtain clean linens and supplies, clean utility rooms, kitchen areas and all other nursing areas, as assigned. Clean resident equipment & maintain clean resident conditions and report on resident status or family concerns to a licensed nurse

• Receive and escort visitors; collect charts, records and reports

• Help to orient and mentor new nursing assistants

• Put resident service first: Ensure that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, which recognizes the individual's needs and rights

• Perform other duties as requested

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Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA Requirements:

• Minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma preferred

• Ability to read, write and understand the English language is mandatory

• A minimum of 12 hours continuing education programs provided by the center to maintain certification

• Successful completion of a state-approved CNA program

As one of the nation's largest long-term care and rehabilitation providers, we offer a generous and wide-ranging compensation package including:

• Medical/dental/vision insurances

• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability

• Voluntary insurance programs

• 401(k)

• Continuing Education Programs

• Leadership Training Program

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

• Extensive paid leave for holidays

• Service awards

• Generous Elder Care benefit for family members