Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) Trainee

Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center•Jaffrey, NH

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center offers a free Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) training program through LNA Health Careers. This trainee role is an opportunity to begin a healthcare career. Upon completing the program, trainees must work at the facility as a full-time LNA for at least one year and be able to travel to classes and clinicals, whose locations vary by class. After training, Licensed Nursing Assistants help residents with daily activities under the direction of a nurse, support resident comfort and safety, document care-related information, and follow facility policies and procedures.

Requirements

High-school diploma or equivalent.
Compassion for the elderly.
Work at the facility as a full-time LNA upon completion of the program for at least one year.
Ability to travel to classes and clinicals; locations vary by class.

Responsibilities

Help residents with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, meals, and dressing under the direction of a nurse.
Maintain patient comfort and safety.
Document vital signs, weight, meal intake, bowel and bladder information, and other specified items.
Assist with Restorative Nursing duties.
Answer call lights promptly.
Observe and adhere to facility safety policies and procedures.
Identify safety hazards and emergencies and help initiate corrective action.
Identify special resident problems, report them immediately to the nurse, and take an active role in problem-solving.
Review resident profiles and perform nursing care as outlined.
Observe infection control procedures.
Ambulate and transfer residents according to their transfer policy.