CNA Trainee
About The Position
Under the direction of supervisory nursing staff, the CNA Trainee provides daily care to assigned residents and assists with developing nursing care plans by participating in care conferences. The trainee may remain in trainee status for no more than 120 days from the date of hire. During classroom training, the trainee is directly supervised by the Program Coordinator, Program Primary Instructor, and potentially additional trainers. During supervised clinical training on resident units, direct supervision is provided by the Program Coordinator, Program Primary Instructor, and potentially additional Nurse Aide Trainee Clinical Supervisors. After formal training is completed, trainees may be supervised by Nurse Managers, Charge Nurses, and Team Leaders across all three shifts while awaiting the results of the NYS Competency Exam.
Requirements
- Must be able to read and write English.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.
- Demonstrated ability to work under stress.
- Ability to relate to residents, staff, and visitors.
- Must be currently enrolled in a State-approved Nurse Aide Training Program.
- Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatments and providing basic nursing care to residents.
- Understanding of standard techniques used to provide personal services to residents and care for equipment and supplies.
- Good understanding of basic asepsis techniques to avoid infection of residents and self or contamination of equipment and supplies.
Nice To Haves
- High school degree, GED, and/or Human Services degree or coursework.
- Prior Nursing Assistant, Long Term Care, or PCA/HHA experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily care to assigned residents under the direction of supervisory nursing staff.
- Participate in care conferences to assist with the development of nursing care plans.
- Complete classroom and supervised clinical training under the designated program staff and clinical supervisors.
- After formal training, work under supervision while awaiting results of the NYS Competency Exam.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
