Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified
About The Position
The Nurse Aide in Training provides routine daily nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. The role supports patient safety and the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be currently enrolled in a state-approved CNA program. A Nurse Aide in Training may work for one consecutive period of four months and must meet CNA certification requirements by the end of that period. CPR certification is required upon hire or must be obtained during orientation and maintained throughout employment. The posting also welcomes newly active Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) applicants who have completed state NAC exams, hold current “NAC Pending” status, and have not worked at another facility under their current NAR registration. A separate CNA training program is tentatively scheduled to begin November 30. That program is unpaid, and employment opportunities may be available after successful completion. An informational meeting is planned a couple of weeks before the class begins; details will be announced later.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Currently enrolled in a state-approved CNA program; may work for one consecutive period of four months and must meet CNA certification requirements by the end of that period.
- CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
- Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult patients.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in a post-acute care facility.
- Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
- Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to perform the stated physical activities and lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Provide routine daily nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Assist patients with bathing, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Accurately document and chart patient care.
- Respond promptly to call lights.
- Assist in the evacuation of patients.
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
- Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
- Follow nursing department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, as well as company policies and compliance procedures.
- Maintain professional working relationships and the confidentiality of proprietary or confidential information.
- Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
