Concordia at Bethlen is a faith-based, non-profit continuing care retirement community located in historic Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Joining the Concordia family in 2023, Bethlen has a rich history of caring for the needs of others dating back to 1921. The service organization consists of 44 retirement living cottages, 72 personal care units and 96 skilled nursing units. We offer MANY healthcare careers – from nursing to operations support and everything in between – you will be surprised about how many opportunities you have to find a career you will love with Concordia at Bethlen!
We are Seeking Full Time and Part Caregivers
Direct Care Certification Required
Sign On Bonus
Full Time $2,500
Part Time $1,250
Position Summary
The Nurse Aide assists the licensed nursing staff by providing direct resident care related to Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs).
Qualifications:

• Caring, compassionate, and understanding
• Have a high school diploma, GED diploma or active registry status on the Pennsylvania nurse aide registry
• 18 years of age or older
• Excellent customer service and hospitality skills
• Nurse Aides with Medication Administration responsibilities will need additional qualifications:

1) successful completion of the DPW-approved medications course that includes the passing of the DPW’s performance-based competency test within the past 2 years to be able to administer oral, topical, eye, nose and ear drop prescription medication, and epinephrine injections for insect bites or other allergies
2) Successful completion of a DPW-approved diabetes patient education program within the past 12 months to be able to administer insulin injections
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Assists with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) consistent with resident support plan by assisting residents with eating and drinking, ambulating, transferring, toileting, bladder and bowel management, personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, turning and positioning, and documenting the care that was provided.
2. Assists with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) consistent with resident support plan by assisting residents with doing laundry, using a telephone, caring for personal possessions, changing linens, obtaining and keeping clean, seasonal clothing, using a prosthetic device, keeping a safe, neat, clean room, and transporting to activities.
3. Completes over-the-counter treatments per printed instructions in the ADL/treatment book by reading what treatment is ordered for the resident, providing the correct treatment in a timely manner, and documenting that the treatment was done.
4. Answers resident call bells for assistance by responding to the call bell in 4 minutes or less, knocking before entering resident room, prioritizing resident needs, addressing resident need, and turning call bell off.
5. Assists residents in accessing health care by communicating important resident observations, findings, and problems to the Charge Nurse in a timely and proactive manner.
6. Protects residents from abuse by knowing the definitions of abuse, knowing the signs that abuse may be occurring, knowing what to do if sees abuse happening, immediately reporting any signs of abuse to supervisor, and employing health means for dealing with personal stress.
7. Commits to high ethical standards by complying with the Code of Conduct, state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, Concordia policies, procedures, and safety standards, and HIPAA rules for maintaining confidentiality of resident/employee records and information. Has a duty to report compliance concerns, significant legal risk questions, fraud, abuse, suspected or actual misconduct to a supervisor/manager or to the Corporate Compliance Officer.
8. Prevents infections while providing care by employing adequate hand-washing, adhering to all aspects of transmission-based precautions, and complying with all infection control policies and procedures.
9. Nurse Aides With Med Tech Responsibilities
Primary responsibility is to assist with Medication Administration consistent with resident support plan by identifying the correct resident, measuring vital signs if indicated by the prescriber’s order, removing medication from the original container, crushing or splitting the medication as ordered by the prescriber, placing medication in a medication cup or other appropriate container, or in the resident’s hand, mouth, or other route, and completing documentation.
10. Commits to high ethical standards and complies with the Code of Conduct, state and federal regulations, accreditation standards and Concordia policies and procedures. Maintains confidentiality of resident and employee records and information. Has a duty to report compliance concerns, significant legal risk questions, fraud, abuse, suspected or actual misconduct to management or to the Corporate Compliance Officer.
Benefits:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Workplace Wellness
403(b)/401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Life Insurance Policy
Direct Deposit, Pay Card, Paperless Pay Checks
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Good Working Conditions
Excellent Staffing Ratios
Credit Union
Vacation, Sick & Personal Days
Paid Holidays
Shift Premiums
Competitive Wages
Discounted Child Care Services on the Cabot Campus
Referral Program
Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses
Funeral Leave
Call-Out Incentive
Voluntary Benefits, including: STD, Supplemental Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Accident Insurance
On the job training
Employee Assistance Program
Education Seminars and In-services
Employee Activities (amusement parks, professional sporting events, special events)
Tax Sheltered Annuities
Free Parking
Discounted Meal Plans
EOE
Benefits and Wages may vary based on facility location.
Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.