Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Meadow View Rehabilitation and Healthcare is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to provide direct, hands-on care to residents in a skilled nursing facility specializing in short-stay rehabilitation and long-term care. The CNA will assist nurses and support the nursing team in delivering quality care while helping residents attain or maintain the highest possible physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Clinical Setting

Meadow View is a rehabilitation and long-term care facility focused on quality care in a supportive environment. You will work with residents requiring varying levels of assistance with activities of daily living and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) including bathing, grooming, dressing, and meals
• Document vital signs, weight, meal intake, bowel and bladder function, and other clinical observations
• Assist with restorative nursing duties
• Answer call lights promptly and respond to resident requests courteously
• Perform CNA skills as assigned
• Ambulate or assist residents in ambulation
• Transfer or assist residents from bed to chair, chair to toilet, and other transfers using proper techniques and mechanical lifts when required
• Bathe, dress, and toilet residents requiring assistance
• Assist with personal hygiene tasks including brushing teeth, combing hair, and shaving
• Change bed linens and towels according to facility schedule
• Turn and position residents unable to turn independently
• Serve resident food as required
• Measure and record temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, and height as instructed
• Report any problems or changes in resident medical condition to the supervisor immediately
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information and respect resident privacy
• Observe and adhere to all facility safety policies and procedures
• Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and help initiate corrective action
• Follow isolation techniques and infection control procedures
• Document care provided in the medical record
• Perform daily housekeeping duties in resident rooms including picking up trash, straightening bedside tables, and cleaning spills
• Load and push clean and soiled laundry carts
• Lift and carry supplies
• Restock supplies for the next shift
• Drive facility vehicles to transport residents to doctor's appointments
• Respond calmly and professionally to emergencies and stressful situations
• Attend in-service programs and staff meetings when scheduled
• Help mentor new CNAs
• Work independently and flexibly across all facility areas as needed
• Correctly complete required ADL tracking

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited CNA course
• Valid Pennsylvania CNA certification
• Demonstrated experience within a skilled nursing facility with proof of such experience

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk around the facility for extensive periods of time
• Lift residents as required; use mechanical lift when required
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Hear, see, and respond to emergency call lights promptly
• React calmly and effectively in stressful situations
• Practice safe work habits

Schedule and Availability

• Full-time, part-time, PRN, and weekend warrior positions available
• Shifts available: 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am
• On-site position

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Daily pay with Tapcheck
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability