Nursing Assistant - Personal Care - Messiah Lifeways
Mechanicsburg, PA
About the Job
Nursing Assistant for Personal Care
Hiring Per Diem for Evening & Night Shift!
Messiah Lifeways is an award-winning non-profit organization that provides a network of services for adults 55 and better in the Central Pennsylvania region.
Together, we can live - Life. Embraced.
Are you looking for an organization that fosters a team environment where you can build long lasting relationships with residents and fellow team members? Join our team at Messiah Lifeways!
Job Title: Nursing Assistant
Department: Personal Care
Status: Per Diem/PRN
Hiring For:
- Evening 3pm - 11pm
- Nights 11pm - 7am
Salary Range: $17 plus shift differentials for evenings, nights & weekends
Why Choose Messiah Lifeways?
Messiah Lifeways offers a robust benefits package for team members including:
- Next Day Pay Option for Hourly Team Members!
- Medical Coverage for Full Time Team Members
- FREE Vision and Dental Coverage for Full Time Team Members
- Prescription Plan for Full Time Team Members
- Health Savings Account Option for Full Time Team Members
- Flexible Spending Account Option for Full Time Team Members
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time for Full Time Team Members
- Referral Bonus Opportunities
- Team Member Recognition Program
- Retirement Savings Option with Employer Match available for Full Time and Part Time Team Members
- Free Access to On-site Gym
- Organizational Growth Opportunities
- Work-Life Services Such as Financial Planning, Time and Stress Management, and More!
What do I need as a Nursing Assistant NA - Personal Care with Messiah Lifeways?
- High School Diploma, GED diploma recognized by the Department of Education or active registry status on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry
- 18 years of age or older
- Prefer Nursing Assistant training and meets requirements to maintain registration
- Formal training or previous hospital, nursing home, or personal care home experience preferred
- Successful completion of DHS competency exam during training
- Sincere desire to work with older adults
What will I do as a Nursing Assistant NA - Personal Care with Messiah Lifeways?
- Assist residents with personal hygiene when such assistance is needed
- Encourage and support residents to be as independent as possible in the performance of activities of daily living
- Perform tasks related to personal hygiene and physical comfort of residents as required or requested
- Answer call bells timely and responds appropriately to the residents' needs
- Assist with medications, treatments, and therapies under the direction of licensed personnel and according to departmental policy only after being trained according to DHS' medication course requirements
- Transfer residents from bed to chair, etc., with personnel assistance as necessary
Messiah Lifeways is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.