Nursing: CNA
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
- Shift
- 8-hour days
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Posted Sep 8
The work and the unit
- Setting
- Long Term Care
Schedule and commitments
- Shift
- 8-hour days
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- Term
- Permanent
Pay and benefits
- Against the board
- Pennsylvania nursing median is $41/hrPennsylvania nursing postings that state pay run $24/hr to $58/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $49/hr, across 665 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
- Sign-on bonus
- $3,000
What's around it?
Living costs about 2% below the US average
About this role
The Nursing Team at Messiah Lifeways is seeking dedicated Full-Time Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our team.
$3,000 Sign On Bonus available to those who qualify!
Schedule
- Day Shift, with rotating holidays and weekends
- 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Evening Shift, with rotating holidays and weekends
- 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Night Shift, with rotating holidays and weekends
- 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM
If you're looking for a role that fits your lifestyle and allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults, we’d love to meet you.
The CNA provides compassionate, hands-on care to residents, supporting their daily living needs including personal hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and overall comfort. Care is delivered in alignment with individualized care plans and Messiah Lifeways’ commitment to dignity and respect.
What You’ll Do
- Assist residents with meals, nourishment, and feeding
- Support mobility needs, including transfers with mechanical or staff assistance
- Escort or transport residents to activities, appointments, therapy, and other destinations
- Observe and document resident conditions, behaviors, and appetite; report changes to nursing staff
- Use and maintain equipment and supplies responsibly and cost-effectively
Why Work at Messiah Lifeways?
Messiah Lifeways is a nonprofit organization serving adults 55+ in South Central PA since 1896. Rooted in a tradition of Christ-like service, we foster a One Team culture built on collaboration, respect, and genuine care—for residents and team members alike.
Our team members enjoy
- A supportive, mission-driven environment
- Opportunities for professional growth
- A comprehensive benefits package: Click here to learn more!
If you’re ready to join a compassionate, collaborative team and make a difference in the lives of older adults, apply today !
What You’ll Bring
- CNA Certification (required)
- High School Diploma or GED
- One year of long-term care experience (preferred, not required)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfort with technology: Microsoft Office, POC, Electronic Health Records
- Ability to stay organized, accurate, and focused in a fast-paced environment
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Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours and call?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
