Nurse Aide in Training

American Senior Communities - Elkhart, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Elkhart, IN

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Nurse Aide in Training position at Riverside Village offers a unique opportunity for individuals to begin their journey in the nursing field. This role provides person-centered care to residents while participants earn their Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification through a structured training program. The position requires no prior experience and includes both classroom and clinical training, paving the way for further career advancement in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assists in making resident beds.
• Transports residents in wheelchairs to and from activities, the dining room, and therapy.
• Distributes clothing protectors to residents in the dining room.
• May assist with dining room presetting of coffee and drinks.
• Passes food trays to residents but does not assist with feeding.
• Ensures that clean ice water pitchers and cups are provided and are full in each resident's room no less than once per shift/tour of duty.
• Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness in the unit including cleaning pantry, cleaning utility rooms, wheelchairs, Geri-chairs, bedside tables, and keeping bedside drawers, closets, wardrobe, and table organized.
• Keeps resident personal care items separated in bags.
• Transports soiled clothing to laundry or to repair.
• Fills linen carts, obtains linens or distributes linens to residents.
• Participates or assists with resident activities.
• Immediately reports unusual occurrences, significant changes in residents' physical or behavioral condition, patterns of decreased social interactions, angry or sad behavior, and refusals of treatment to the Unit Charge Nurse.
• Complies with the company's privacy practices and procedures related to resident and employee records and all state and federal privacy laws including HIPAA.
• Complies with and adheres to the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the Bloodborne Pathogens Standards.
• Demonstrates teamwork and prompt and regular attendance to work to ensure that quality care and services are provided to the patients.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to residents, family members, customers, and staff.

Requirements

• No previous work experience required.
• Ability to complete 30 hours of classroom and 75 hours of clinical training to become a CNA.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting is a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Top competitive market wages
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay and opportunities to earn additional PTO
• Access a portion of earned wages before payday with PayActiv
• Paid training, skills certification & career development support
• Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth option
• Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Lucrative employee referral bonus program
• Tuition assistance and certification reimbursement
• Continued education opportunities through Purdue Global & O2NE scholarship program
• Employee assistance program & wellness support
• Retail, food & entertainment discounts.