Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified
About The Position
This position is for individuals who are newly active Nursing Assistants Registered (NAR) or those interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). NARs must complete the state Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) exams and have a “NAC Pending” status before employment. The company also offers sponsorships for CNA training programs, including an HCA-to-CNA bridge pathway, with employment opportunities available upon successful completion of training. The Nurse Aide in Training is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to assure patient safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Currently enrolled in a State-approved CNA program and may work for a single consecutive period of four (4) months.
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
- Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as willingness to handle difficult patients
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facility
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
- Lift 35 lbs. floor to waist, lift 35 lbs. waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs., and push/pull 35 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Nurse Aide Training Program is completely voluntary and unpaid
- 4-week hybrid class, days, Monday - Friday
- Includes two in-person lab sessions per week in Port Orchard
- Potential employment opportunities upon course completion
Responsibilities
- Providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
- Assuring patient safety and attaining or maintaining the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient
- Implementing and interpreting the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursing department
- Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
- Assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting under the direct supervisor of a licensed nurse
- Accurately document and chart patient care
- Respond to call lights promptly
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
