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Become a Nursing Assistant and start working at Presbyterian SeniorCare Network!
Are you interested in becoming a certified Nursing Assistant? Do you have the winning combination of knowledge and caring? If so, please apply to be considered for one of our upcoming Nurse Aide Training Classes.
 
The training will prepare you to sit for the certification exam and, upon passing, become a Nursing Assistant at Presbyterian SeniorCare Network.  Paid training.  Paid exam fees.  Full-time wages during training.  We are looking for the best; it's what our residents deserve.
 
Why apply?

•Learn valuable and marketable job skills.
•Start a career in the healthcare industry.
•Become an employee of Presbyterian SeniorCare Network.
•Make a difference daily in the lives of our residents!

2017 Class Dates & Locations

The Willows, 1215 Hulton Road, Oakmont PA 15139
The first 2 days below are new hire core orientation.  Classes start on the 3rdday.          
Dates:  Mar 27-Apr25, May 8-June 7, June 19-July 19, July 31-Aug 29, Sept 11-Oct 10, Oct 23-Nov 21.

Class Details

•Classes are Monday thru Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  There may be a few clinical days on other shifts.
•The training includes a mix of classroom/theory, lab and clinical.
•Students must wear scrubs (top and pants) and have a wristwatch with a second hand.
•Students are expected to dress for success, be well-groomed, prompt and engaged in learning.

Shift Times

The following shifts may be available when the class is completed:
Day/Evening:  A rotating schedule of 7:00 am to 3:30pm and 3:00pm to 11:30pm.

Straight Evening:  3:00pm to 11:30pm

Straight Nights:  11:00pm to 7:30am

What is a Nurse Aide?

A Nurse Aide - or Nursing Assistant, as the position is titled at Presbyterian SeniorCare Network - is a very caring person who sees the purpose in his/her life as giving care and assistance to residents so they may be comfortable, safe, and in the best state of wellness they can be. These Aides always work under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Some of the basic tasks a Nurse Aide performs are:

•Measuring and recording vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure).

•Bathing (bed baths, tub/whirlpool baths, showers).

•Dressing (from assisting to total dependent dressing).

•Toileting (assisting with bedpans/urinals, providing incontinent care, assisting resident to bathroom).

•Catheter Care.

•Feeding residents and serving meals.

•Range of motion exercises and assisting with turning and positioning.

•Assist in transporting residents in wheelchairs and ambulation with walkers and canes.

•Bed making and keeping resident belongings neat and organized.

•Infection control and safety awareness.

•Most importantly, talking with and listening to our residents.

Application & Selection

•Interested candidates will apply at www.srcare.org/careers.  Select CNA/Aide category and complete application.

•All applicants will complete the standard interview process.

•Selected students become employees of Presbyterian SeniorCare Network on your first day.

•Students selected for the class will complete new hire pre-employment and orientation processes prior to the start of training.

•The cost of training, exam fees and full-time wages during training are paid by Presbyterian SeniorCare Network.

To Prepare

Give some thought to the following, especially if you are selected for an interview for the training:

•Why are you interested in the becoming a Nurse Aide/Nursing Assistant?
•How does the training and the job fit into your career plans?
•What current skills do you have that will prepare you to be successful in the training and in your future Nurse Aide career?
•What work experiences do you have that have sparked an interest in working with seniors and/or in the healthcare industry?
•Why are you interested in working at Presbyterian SeniorCare Network?

Thanks for your interest in Presbyterian SeniorCare Network and our Nurse Aide Training!