Nursing Assistant Student/Paid CNA Classes - Centre Care

It’s the people that make the difference – are you ready for the challenge?

·        Paid CNA Classes

      Generous shift differential pay of up to $7.00 per hour.

·         Paid Time Off

·         Affordable Health Benefits (for both individuals & family)

·         Continuing Education/Tuition Assistance Program

·         403B retirement plan (with employer match)

Centre Care is a nonprofit skilled nursing care community focused on enriching the lives of residents by providing compassionate health and living services. Our values are to foster mutual respect, exceed expectations, practice concern and compassion, and provide progressive services and innovation

We have been serving the needs of Centre County residents for 50 years, and our beautiful new community was constructed in 2021 to better serve those needs. We are dedicated to serving our residents and team members by fostering mutual respect and providing a rewarding work environment where team member feedback is valued.

If you love helping others in a team environment, we have a place for you!

We are currently looking for dedicated and compassionate Nursing Assistant Students to join our Centre Care Team.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivilent Required
• PA Background Check
• Drug Screen
• COVID Vaccine
• 1 year experience in a healthcare setting prefered. 

Job Responsibilities

• Assists residents with ADL’s as needed, and provides total care for those unable to care for themselves;
• Distributes food trays, assists or feeds residents, as needed;
• Ambulates residents who need assistance;
• Treats all residents with dignity and respect;
• Makes rounds every two hours and turns bed-bound  residents providing skin care, as needed.
• Reviews residents’ care plans and provides care as planned, including bowel and bladder program and restorative nursing program;
• Monitors vital signs, charts and documents care appropriately.
• Receives report, making note of information given during report and meeting scheduled activities for the resident;
• Organizes work, setting priorities and follows Centre Care policy and procedures while giving care;
• Maintains positive interaction with resident, family and other staff members;
• Provides clean, neat environment for residents.  Makes beds, keeps bedside cabinets neat and clean;
• Provides safety by keeping equipment in appropriate place on nursing units;
• Provides snacks and juice to designated residents, assists as needed;
• Maintains confidentiality of resident information;
• Demonstrates good Infection Control principles regarding hand washing, aseptic techniques, isolation procedures, gowning and gloving.
• Cooperates and offers help to co-workers;
• Assures physical comfort and mental wellbeing of residents;
• Observes and reports symptoms, reactions and changes.
• Have ability to manage stress tolerance, pressure and anxiety

If you have what it takes, we want to meet you!

Apply today!

We consider applicants for all positions on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, use of lawful products during non-work hours and any other legally protected status. This institution is an equal opportunities provider and employer.