CNA
West Central - UPMC Altoona
Altoona, PA
$1,361
per week
Assignment Details
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start Date
- 8/10/2026
- End Date
- 11/7/2026
- Location
- Altoona, PA
Description
Opportunity:
CNA - CNA
Job Details:
• Work an estimated 12 hours per week across 3 days per week
• Provide direct patient care as directed by RN and LPN including all activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, dressing, transporting, toileting, and ambulating residents
• Maintain a safe patient environment including completing safety checks, keeping department and patient rooms clean and organized, cleaning equipment, changing bed linens, and keeping hallways clear
• Respond to patient needs and calls in a timely manner
• Acquire and distribute supplies and equipment to facilitate care delivery
• Deliver patient nourishments and assist with feeding as needed, including filling water pitchers
• Perform routine tests such as weights, vital signs, and intake and outputs
• Provide feedback to RN/LPN regarding patient care and report changes in patient status in a timely manner
• Document in the medical record according to established procedures
• Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions and blood borne pathogen exposure policies
• Respond within the scope of the nursing assistant role to emergent situations
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Required certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Basic Life Support (BLS), PA Act 31, PA Act 33, PA Act 34, PA Act 73
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