Nursing - HCA Trainee - Full Time

Fieldstone Communities•Olympia, WA

About The Position

This paid-training position requires completing 75 hours of training over 120 days to qualify to test for a state Home Care Aide (HCA) license. When not in training, the HCA Trainee assists caregivers throughout the community as assigned. The role provides individualized nursing care that promotes residents’ rights, dignity, freedom of choice, and physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, while responding promptly and courteously to call lights. The trainee learns caregiver responsibilities through the training program, including study assignments, observation, and supervised practice. Under direction, the trainee assists residents with activities of daily living, follows individualized care plans, protects residents’ skin and belongings, performs assigned care tasks, documents care, and communicates observations and changes to care-planning staff. The role also requires following infection-control, safety, emergency, and security procedures. Cascadia Senior Living is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for residents and team members.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Current First Aid and CPR card.
Current food handlers card.
Pass a criminal background and fingerprint check.
Basic computer knowledge and ability, with an aptitude to learn company applications.
Compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime, to meet position requirements.
Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other employees.
Ability to creatively problem-solve in resident care.
Meet all mandatory health requirements under state regulations.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to sit, talk, or hear regularly; use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms frequently; and stand and walk occasionally.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and constantly lift 25 to 40 pounds.
Ability to reach below shoulder height frequently and kneel, stoop, and squat occasionally.
Ability to stand 6 out of 8 hours.

Responsibilities

Complete the caregiver training program and study assignments.
Observe caregivers throughout the community and practice learned skills with residents as directed.
Work with caregivers to understand and follow individualized care plans, and provide the Director of Nursing Services or other care-planning staff with information about residents’ needs, preferences, changes, and observations.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, and communication, according to their care requirements.
Maintain residents’ skin integrity by changing incontinent residents, turning and repositioning immobile residents, and applying moisturizers to fragile skin.
Protect residents’ personal belongings and promptly report missing items according to policy.
Perform assigned tasks such as taking vital signs and weights, applying creams or ointments, collecting specimens, and lifting, moving, or transporting residents, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices once trained.
Maintain records of care and other required information according to policy.
Follow policies and procedures, including standard precautions, handwashing, glove use where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled materials.
Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
Follow safe work practices and established fire, safety, disaster, risk-management, and security plans; report or correct unsafe conditions and report equipment repair or maintenance needs.
Maintain a clean, neat, comfortable, and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.