Location & Practice Overview

This Certified Nursing Assistant role is based at Friendship Village of South Hills, a not-for-profit Life Care / CCRC community located at 1290 Boyce Road in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, within the greater Pittsburgh area. The campus provides a full continuum of residential senior living and care services under one organizational structure.

Facility Type Not-for-profit Life Care / CCRC community
Exact Work Location 1290 Boyce Road, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241
Care Continuum Independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation on one campus
Practice Setting On-site residential senior living campus
Geographic Context South Hills suburb of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area

Responsibilities

  • Follow care plan directives and provide direct personal care to assigned residents.
  • Assist residents with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, and mobility support.
  • Transport residents to dining rooms, events, and community activities as needed.
  • Respond promptly to call lights, observe resident needs, and report changes in condition to nursing staff.
  • Record accurate vital signs and maintain documentation of ADLs in coordination with the nursing team.
  • Keep resident rooms and common areas free of hazards while following infection control and standard precautions.

Daily work focuses on consistent, hands-on support that helps residents complete routine personal care tasks safely while maintaining close communication with licensed nursing staff.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must meet state certification standards and demonstrate prior experience supporting older adults.

Certification
Active Pennsylvania nursing aide / CNA certification required
Experience
Minimum one year working with the geriatric population
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Communication
Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to perform job duties and interact with residents and team members

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is structured on an hourly basis with additional incentives listed for full-time team members.

  • Hourly rate: $16.95–$23.31+
  • $1,000 sign-on bonus for full-time Certified Nursing Assistants
  • Shift differentials
  • Generous PTO program and flexible holidays
  • Tuition assistance and scholarships
  • Employee referral bonus program and PRN bonus program

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Full Time
Work Location On-site at Friendship Village of South Hills
Scheduling Flexible schedules available
Shift Options Multiple shift options may be available; applicable shift differentials are offered

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The role supports older adults living across the community’s residential neighborhoods, including those receiving skilled nursing, memory care, and assisted living services.

Primary Population Geriatric residents in a Life Care / CCRC setting
Care Levels on Campus 89 skilled nursing beds, 32 memory care apartments, and 50 assisted living apartments
Clinical Context Long-term residential senior living with varying levels of daily support needs
Encounter Type Ongoing daily personal care within the resident’s living environment

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical scope of this position centers on care-plan-directed personal support and safety practices that help residents maintain daily function and comfort in a multi-level senior living environment.

ADL Support Hands-on assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, transfers, and mobility
Care-Plan-Directed Care Delivery of resident-specific support according to established plans and nursing direction
Observation & Reporting Ongoing monitoring of resident status with timely communication of changes to nursing staff
Infection Prevention & Safety Maintenance of clean, hazard-free living and common spaces consistent with standard precautions

Role Highlights

This CNA opportunity combines direct resident care with the resources of an established Life Care community and the broader professional support of Lifespace Communities.

  • Employment with a not-for-profit senior living organization that operates communities across multiple states.
  • Access to a care environment that combines independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing services on one campus.
  • Lifespace lists tuition assistance, scholarships, referral incentives, flexible schedules, and growth opportunities among its team member benefits.
  • Friendship Village of South Hills was included in Newsweek’s 2025 ranking of America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities.

About Lifespace Communities

Lifespace Communities, Inc. is a not-for-profit senior living organization founded in 1976. The organization owns and operates continuing care retirement communities in multiple states and focuses on Life Care residential options for older adults.

Organization Type Not-for-profit senior living provider
Founded 1976 (originally Life Care Retirement Communities; renamed Lifespace Communities in 2009)
Geographic Footprint Communities in Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin
Local Community Friendship Village of South Hills in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania
Recognition Included in Newsweek’s 2025 ranking of America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this role limited to one specific care neighborhood?
The position supports residents across the community’s skilled nursing, memory care, and assisted living neighborhoods rather than being restricted to a single unit type.
Does the posted pay range include differentials?
The published range is $16.95–$23.31+ per hour. Shift differentials are offered in addition to the base rate.
Is prior geriatric experience required or preferred?
A minimum of one year working with the geriatric population is required for this Certified Nursing Assistant role.
What benefits are specifically listed for this CNA position?
Listed benefits include a $1,000 full-time sign-on bonus, shift differentials, generous PTO, flexible holidays, tuition assistance and scholarships, an employee referral bonus program, and a PRN bonus program.
Is the $1,000 sign-on bonus available to all applicants?
The $1,000 sign-on bonus is designated for full-time Certified Nursing Assistants.
Where is the exact work site located relative to Pittsburgh?
The campus is at 1290 Boyce Road in Upper St. Clair, a South Hills community in the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The employer lists the position under Pittsburgh, PA.

What to Know About This CNA Opportunity

Candidates considering this position should be prepared for a resident-focused senior care environment where consistency, communication, and dependable hands-on support are important parts of the daily role. The position is based at a Life Care community rather than an acute-care hospital, so the work is centered on ongoing relationships with residents and routine support delivered within their living environment. Frequent face-to-face interaction with older adults occurs throughout routine daily activities, and regular communication with nursing staff is expected regarding resident needs, observations, and changes in condition. The physical nature of the work includes hands-on assistance with mobility, transfers, personal care, meals, and other activities of daily living. Work takes place on an on-site senior living campus in Upper St. Clair, within the greater Pittsburgh area. This opportunity may be particularly relevant to CNAs who prefer continuity of care and regular resident interaction over short, episodic encounters, and it provides exposure to different levels of senior care within one established community.

Career Development for Certified Nursing Assistants

Experience in this role can strengthen practical skills that are valuable across senior care and nursing environments. Daily work with residents provides opportunities to build consistency in personal care, resident communication, observation, documentation, and collaboration with licensed nursing professionals. Continued practice with personal care, mobility assistance, feeding, transfers, and other daily support activities develops core resident-care skills. Awareness of changes in resident condition and clear communication of relevant observations to nursing staff further strengthens observation abilities. Working alongside nurses and other senior living professionals in an established care environment builds teamwork experience. Exposure within a community that includes assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing services broadens senior-care experience. Lifespace lists tuition assistance, scholarships, and growth opportunities among the benefits associated with its team member programs. For CNAs building long-term experience in senior healthcare, the combination of direct resident care, multidisciplinary teamwork, and exposure to several levels of care can provide a useful foundation for continued professional development.

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