CNA Trainee - Muncy Place, Skilled Nursing

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to build a long-term career in skilled nursing? Muncy Place is currently hiring full-time Nurse Aide Trainees (NA Trainees to join our dedicated team!

Program Overview

• Paid 16-Day Training Program
• Post-Training: 4-Week Orientation at Muncy Place
• Transition to CNA Role Upon Successful Completion and Assessment

Upcoming Class:

September at Muncy Place

Pre-Class Employment Opportunity: Candidates hired before the training class begins will start as Service Assistants, supporting the care team with non-clinical tasks such as:

• Assisting staff

• Passing water

• Providing general resident support

This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a healthcare setting while preparing for a future CNA role.

Key Responsibilities During Training

• Spend quality time engaging with residents
• Report to the Nursing Assistant Instructor at least twice per shift
• Conduct final rounds with the care team to ensure resident comfort
• Follow scheduled breaks and lunches as directed
• Maintain a safe and clean environment, adhering to standard precautions
• Communicate effectively with residents, staff, and families
• Uphold confidentiality and resident rights
• Cooperate with staff and accept duties with accountability
• Assist new employees and follow facility policies
• Maintain educational competency with at least 12 hours of continuing education annually

Daily Care Duties

• Provide direct resident care under supervision
• Assist with bathing, hygiene, dressing, and meals
• Monitor therapy and bath schedules
• Ensure residents are ready for meals and therapy
• Offer fluids regularly and document intake
• Encourage residents to be out of bed and attend activities
• Practice safe transfers and use protective devices as needed
• Keep resident rooms neat and organized
• Transport residents to scheduled activities

Expectations

• Perform according to system-wide competencies and behaviors
• Support residents with compassion and professionalism
• Follow all safety and care protocols
• Additional duties as assigned

Education & Knowledge Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic understanding of:
• Body mechanics
• Safe transfer techniques
• Effective communication skills (oral and written

Note: NA Trainees may be present in rooms where medications are stored but are not permitted to handle medications. They may assist by handing medications to a nurse at the bedside, but direct access is strictly limited.

Licensure & Certification Requirements

• CPR Certification (AHA standards including didactic and skills demonstration
• Must be obtained within 30 days of hire
• If entering as part of the CNA training program, CPR must be obtained within 120 days
• Basic Life Support (BLS
• Act 34 Criminal Clearance
• Older Adult Protective Services Act (Act 13/Act 14 compliance

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran