Certified Nursing Assistant
Location: Gettysburg, PA
Contract Type: Per-Diem
Shift Type: Per diem (days vary across the week) — 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Evening shift)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $23 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing and grooming with dignity and respect
- Provide compassionate hands-on care and emotional support to patients and their families
- Monitor and record vital signs, reporting any changes to the nursing team promptly
- Safely transfer and ambulate patients, using proper body mechanics and assistive equipment
- Document care activities accurately in the patient record and communicate updates during shift change
- Work collaboratively with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to support individualized care plans
- Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow infection control best practices
Qualifications
- Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification — must be valid in Pennsylvania
- Current CPR/BLS certification (or willing to obtain)
- Ability to pass facility background checks and required health screenings
- Comfortable with hands-on patient care and working as part of a team
- Previous experience in long-term care or acute care settings preferred but not required
Education
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Completion of an approved CNA training program and active CNA certification
Knowledge & Skills
- Basic patient care techniques and ADL support
- Taking and recording vital signs accurately
- Safe transfer and mobility assistance
- Clear, compassionate communication with patients, families and team members
- Basic charting/documentation skills and attention to detail
- Understanding of infection control and safety protocols
Benefits
- Flexible per diem scheduling so you can balance work and life with less stress
- Opportunities for professional development and licensure assistance to help you grow
- Paid training and continuing education support — sharpen your skills on the job
- A supportive team that values YOU and celebrates the difference you make every day
- Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great people onto the team
- Access to employee assistance resources for work-life support and wellbeing
- Recognition programs and a positive culture that appreciates caregivers
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Certified Nursing Assistant? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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