Join the team that’s providing the highest quality of care to seniors in our communities. With state-of-the-art safety protocols and the support of an academic medical center, UPMC Senior Communities has demonstrated a continued commitment to keeping both our residents and our employees safe and healthy, especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

　　Make a true impact at our senior living facilities, where you’ll have the confidence that your care is clinically backed by a best-in-class health care system and the rewarding knowledge that you are changing lives every day.

　　Are you passionate about helping others? If so, becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) could be for you!

　　Course Details:

　　Learn the skills you need to take the CNA certification exam!

　　Training is held Monday through Friday daylight hours during the first week

　　Includes classroom and clinical training

　　Classes and exam fees are paid for by UPMC!

　　Perfect attendance and punctuality for the CNA class is required.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Promptly reporting to class as assigned

　　Provide resident care under direct supervision of the Nursing Assistant Instructor

　　Obtain assignment from Nursing Assistant Instructor

　　Make rounds to all residents on assignment to make sure the resident has no immediate requests

　　Meet resident needs as identified during rounds

　　Consistently work cooperatively and pleasantly with all staff, residents, family members, and Nursing Assistant Instructor

　　Follow Resident Rights policies at all times

　　CNA trainee must maintain confidentiality of information at all times

　　Breaks and lunches are scheduled as per the Nursing Assistant Instructor

　　The Nursing Assistant Instructor is to make any adjustments to the schedule.

　　All students are expected to follow all UPMC policies and procedures.

　　Completion of class to prepare for PA nursing assistant certification exam.

　　Qualifications:

　　High school graduate or GED preferredLicenses and Certifications:

　　Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification preferred

　　Act 34 and Older Adult Protective Services Act clearance (when required) as needed

　　UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　High School graduate or GED preferred

　　Licenses and Certifications:

　　Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification preferred

　　Act 34 and Older Adult Protective Services Act clearance (when required) as needed

　　UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.

　　Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.