CNA Trainee

American Baptist Homes of the Midwest•Harlan, IA
•Onsite

About The Position

Get paid $16.00 an hour while you train to become a Certified Nursing Assistant at Elm Crest in Harlan. No experience or certification needed. We cover your CNA class and exam fees. Elm Crest has cared for older adults in Harlan and Shelby County since 1948. Our residents live in independent apartments, assisted living, memory care, and our skilled nursing health center. As a CNA Trainee, you'll learn side by side with our nurses and CNAs while you earn your certification. You'll then move to CNA pay and the CNA title.

Requirements

  • Commitment to complete the training and pass both Iowa CNA exams within 4 months of hire
  • Able to communicate clearly with residents and staff in English
  • Able to work rotating weekends and occasional holidays
  • Able to pass Iowa's required background check for health care workers

Nice To Haves

  • Experience caring for older adults, including caring for a family member

Responsibilities

  • Help residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and meals once you've been trained, with guidance from our nursing staff
  • Follow each resident's care plan
  • Spend time with residents through activities and conversation
  • Tell the nurse right away if something about a resident seems different

Benefits

  • $16.00 per hour while you train
  • $17.00 per hour once you're certified
  • Paid time for classes
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Accident and critical illness plans
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 403(b) retirement plan
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