Nursing Assistant (Training Provided)
Company: Homewood Retirement Centers
Location: Altoona
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Homewood Living Martinsburg Shift: Status:
Salary: 15.50 - 15.50 Hourly Homewood's Nurse Aide in Training
Program Full and part-time positions. Paid training. Must be
certified within 120 days. $500 incentive for continued employment
after 6 months and $1,000 incentive after one year. Orientation is
Wednesday, July 16 with a class start date of Monday, July 21.
Applications received by Friday, June 27 receive primary
consideration. Join our mission to honor Christ through faithful
service to seniors and one another. Welcome to Homewood Living
Martinsburg where making a positive impact is our daily goal. We're
not just a team; we're a family dedicated to securing a bright
future for our community. Homewood Living Martinsburg is nestled
amidst the picturesque beauty of Pennsylvania where we've grown to
offer a range of senior living options. In our dynamic,
forward-thinking environment, compassion and care shine brightly.
We celebrate innovation and cherish creativity. What we love most?
Our team's unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life
of our residents. We nurture professional growth, empowering our
employees to be changemakers each and every day! What's in it for
you? As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy these exceptional
benefits & perks: - Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out
each year - Assistance for new LPNs/RNs - we pay up to 50% of your
student loans - Shift and weekend differentials But that's not all!
Our comprehensive benefits package also includes: - Referral bonus
of up to $600 - Tuition reimbursement - Health, dental, vision, and
life insurance options - Retirement contributions - Professional
licensure reimbursement Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits
for all the details. Job Summary: This is a paid nurse aide
training and competency evaluation program to prepare for the
Pennsylvania Nurse Aide exam. The class runs approximately 4-6
weeks. At the conclusion of the class you will be required to take
the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide exam (NNAAP®) within 120 days in order
to be considered for continued employment. The Certified Nurse Aide
provides the activities of daily living care to the residents under
licensed staff supervision Essential Functions: - Treats all
information about residents, their condition, and family as
confidential information. - Complies with established policies and
procedures, and maintains established standards and practices. -
Assists in or provides for the maintenance of individual personal
hygiene, i.e., bathing, shaving, changing clothing, nail care,
toilet needs, etc. - Provides clean, dry linen and make beds to
meet resident needs. - Encourages proper resident nutrition by
serving food promptly and assists with feeding when necessary. -
Performs resident treatments as assigned by the Team Leader and
within the nursing scope of practice. - Records resident
information concisely, accurately, and completely, and reports to
the Team Leader objective observations of change in resident
condition or need. - Actively participates in resident care
planning. - Promotes the activity of daily living according to the
resident's care plan. - Resident lifts and transfers will be done
according to the resident's care plan and the Lift Free Program. -
Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.
Qualifications: - Ability to lift and transfer 30 pounds of
resident weight frequently (30 times) throughout the shift. -
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn constantly
throughout an eight (8) hour shift. - Organizational skills and
ability to do sequential events. - Listed on the state registry as
a Nursing Assistant within 120 days of employment. - Motivation and
desire to work with geriatric persons. - Ability to speak English
at a level the residents can understand. - Ability to read and
write in English to carry out functions related to the care plans
and provides appropriate resident care. Physical Requirements: Must
be able to constantly work on their feet during an 8 hour shift;
bend, stoop, twist, and turn constantly throughout the shift in
performing regular duties. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of
resident weight and/or transfer and reposition a resident at least
25 times throughout the shift. Must be able to react quickly and
decisively in emergencies and in response to the unexpected
behavior of residents either during lifting or repositioning or
during other frequent occasions when having direct contact with
residents. Must be able to handle the physical transfer of
residents from unsafe to safer locations in the event of a fire or
other disaster. Ability to do sequential events/tasks.
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