Nurse Aide In Training (CNA Class)

Bethany Village•Town of Horseheads, NY

20d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Bethany Village is hiring a Nurse Aide in Training and provides paid CNA-class training and hands-on experience alongside the nursing team. The role is intended for a compassionate, dependable person beginning a career caring for seniors in a supportive team environment. Its basic function is to enhance residents’ quality of life through one-on-one interaction while training to become a Certified Nursing Assistant with assistance from CNAs and nursing staff.

Requirements

Ability to read, speak, and write English.
Ability to communicate with coworkers, residents, and residents’ families.
Dependability, punctuality, tact, patience, and a desire to work with geriatric residents.
Remain resident-focused and professional, with a pleasant demeanor.

Nice To Haves

High school education or GED preferred.
Previous long-term care experience is helpful.
Prior experience working with residents with dementia is preferred.
A genuine interest in the geriatric field is required.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with personal care.
Assist in the dining room, feed residents, and help pass meal trays.
Assist with daily one-on-one or small-group activities.
Provide residents with water and needed supplies, such as briefs, underpants, wipes, soap, and denture cups.
Transport residents to and from medical appointments.
Transport residents to and from the dining room and activities.
Answer call lights and assist residents as needed.
Take approved residents out for cigarettes.
Maintain the confidentiality of resident and facility information.
Comply with Bethany Village’s vision, objectives, procedures, and policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.