Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) FT & PT Vacancies
Salary: $38,758.72 Annually
Location: Nazareth, PA
Job Type: Full Time & Part Time
Vacancies: Job Number 2026-CNA
Department: Human Services Division
Gracedale Nursing Home
Gracedale Nursing Home, located in a beautiful rural setting outside Nazareth, Pennsylvania, has been providing the highest quality long-term care, along with rehabilitative and restorative services, to residents of the Lehigh Valley and beyond since the 1960s.
OUR MISSION:
To care for the people with healthcare needs in the most cost-effective manner while preserving their dignity and pursuit of the highest quality of life.
OUR VISION:
To improve care outcomes so that Gracedale is a preferred facility for area referral sources and a facility of choice for prospective residents and employees.
NEW WAGE INCREASE
CNA: Annual range = $38,758.72 to $42,827.20
Salaries for this position are based on verifiable experience. Pay rate for candidates with less than five (5) years of experience in the same position: $18.63 per hour, plus shift differential if working 3p-11p or 11p-7a and weekend bonus. Pay rate for candidates with at least five (5) years but less than ten (10) years of experience in the same position: $19.90 per hour, plus shift differential if working 3p-11p or 11p-7a and weekend bonus. Pay rate for candidates with ten (10) or more years of experience in the same position: $21.28 per hour, plus shift differential if working 3p-11p or 11p-7a and weekend bonus.
Please remember to add your entire work history to your application. The omission of relevant work history may affect your starting salary.
FREE DAYCARE TO ALL GRACEDALE EMPLOYEES
Gracedale Nursing Home - County of Northampton Offers:
Earn a bonus on top of excellent benefits, unlimited overtime, educational assistance, generous time off and flexible schedules. FT/PT 8-hour schedules with every other weekend shifts. 3-day Weekend Shifts with overtime paid after 40 hours, 7a-7p and 7p-7a. Per Diem and Part Time Every Other Weekend shifts available. Overtime is paid for time worked over 8 hours per day for CNAs. Overtime is paid for the entire shift on your "off" weekend.
Job Benefits for Full Time Employees
Full-time employees of the County of Northampton are offered a package of benefits which includes the following:
• Medical Insurance • Vision and Prescription • Dental • Life Insurance • Traditional Pension
Job Description
The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) assists the professional staff by performing various resident care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the residents. Responsible for the delivery of resident care as directed by an RN or LPN. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
This position reports directly to a Nursing Supervisor, Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Answers resident call bells to determine resident needs. Assists nurses or physicians in the provision of resident care. Changes bed linens and/or make beds. Demonstrates the ability to apply restraints as directed by nursing. Documents or otherwise reports observations of resident behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses. Prepare and serve food trays and feeds residents or assists residents to eat or drink. Measures and records food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to nursing staff. Observes and reports any symptoms that may require medical attention including but not limited to bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine, changes in mentation, intake and vital signs, etc. Provides physical support to assist residents to perform daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, standing, or walking. Obtains and records vital signs such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration rate as directed by nursing. Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent personal injury. Maintains resident confidentiality and does not discuss resident in public areas, such as cafeteria, hallways, elevators, etc. Complete daily documentation on the care provided to each resident concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms. Enters resident data into database and performs simple math functions.
REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of resident care procedures in a long-term care facility. Must have skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate equipment and machines used in the performance of this job (mechanical lifts, shower equipment, adjustable chairs/beds, etc.), as well as the demonstrated ability to transfer and transport residents in wheelchair, bed, specialty chair, etc. Proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills. Ability to work well with geriatric patients. Ability to complete and record documentation consistent with job requirements; cognitive skills as related to the position. Ability to enter information into a computer database and operate a calculator. Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Telephone, personal computer, calculator, bedside equipment, i.e., bed pans, urinals, commodes, items of personal hygiene, beds, mattresses, walkers, wheelchairs, geri-chairs, mechanical lifts, shower equipment, adjustable chairs/beds, disposable pads, thermometers, ice bags, stretchers, oxygen tanks, and tubes.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described in the Physical Demand Ratings document (copy attached) are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The Certified Nurse Aide helps use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Will help residents with transferring, raising residents in beds and turning and repositioning immobile residents.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works mainly in a patient-care environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud in patient-care areas.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check as well as job related tests may be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
FLSA STATUS: FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)
DESIGNATION: CAREER SERVICE
PAY GRADE: GU-04
BUNION STATUS: AFSCME
GRACEDALE
Updated July 2025