CNA, Skilled Nursing

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Brethren Village Retirement Community, in Lititz, PA, has opportunities for Certified Nurse Aides (CNA's). We welcome applications from new CNA's as well as experienced CNA's.

Full-time and part-time employment opportunities are typically available on all shifts, in our Skilled Care areas: Skilled Nursing Facility or Short Term Rehabilitation Center.

• Newly-certified Nurse Aides start at $23.00 / hour, with higher rates for experienced CNA's.
• Brethren Village's CNA's enjoy relatively low Resident to CNA ratios, and have the opportunity to establish caring relationships with our Residents.
• Brethren Village CNA's receive extensive, paid on-the-job training and orientation, and on-going support and guidance.
• For new CNA's, Brethren Village will reimburse your Nurse Aide training costs.
• Brethren Village offers our CNA's competitive pay rates and generous shift differentials ($3.00 extra per hour on the evening shift, $2.00 extra per hour on the night shift, plus $1.00 extra per hour on weekends).
• Brethren Village is large enough to offer a variety of work schedules to meet your needs, and to offer advancement opportunities throughout our facilities.
• Brethren Village's facilities are clean and well-managed, with an emphasis on Team Member and Resident safety.

Typical Work Schedules

• Full-time, benefits-eligible, 37.5 hours per week: 7.5 and 11.5-hour per day schedules are typically available on all shifts; work days will vary a bit from week to week and typically include periodic weekends and every other holiday

• Part-time: part-time schedules are typically available on all shifts

If you are not currently certified, you may be able to complete a Nurse Aide training program in as little as about 3 weeks. For information, please visit one of the following training providers:

EMU Lancaster:

Harrisburg Area Community College:

Tec Centro / SACA:

Core Requirements:

• a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• basic computer skills: the ability to access and navigate web sites, and use software, apps, and databases independently
• the ability to complete online training independently
• dependability: ability and willingness to meet attendance standards
• attention to safety: ability and willingness to consistently work in a safe and alert manner, and to report to work fit for duty; commitment to wearing protective equipment as required for the position and adhering to all health and safety standards
• commitment to treating each Resident, Team Member, and member of the Brethren Village community with respect

Additional Requirements for this Position:

• a valid PA Nursing Assistant / Nurse Aide Certification (CNA)
• current CPR and First Aid certifications or willingness to obtain upon hire
• the ability and willingness to assist Residents with activities of daily living, including eating, dressing, bathing, and bathroom tasks; willingness to provide effective care to Residents with dementia or who are exhibiting challenging behaviors
• the ability to safely transfer Residents, properly using mechanical lifts when necessary; to safely push adult Residents in wheelchairs; to safely assist Residents who may begin to fall
• the ability to quickly and safely assist Residents during emergency evacuations and other emergency situations
• ability and willingness to work every other weekend and holiday

For the health and safety of all members of our community, Brethren Village maintains a drug-free, alcohol-free, and tobacco / smoke-free work environment.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a professional / employment reference check; verification of education and credentials as applicable to the position; a post-offer criminal background screen; a post-offer physical exam, drug screen, and TB test.

Please note: Applicants who are offered employment must be able to attend a 2 to 3 hour pre-employment appointment during the morning or early afternoon, including an off-site physical exam, and participate in an orientation session from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on a Monday.