Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified Environmental Assistant
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 each patient's highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The position includes a free CNA class and paid clinical hours. The employee may work for a single consecutive period of four months while enrolled in a State-approved CNA program and must meet certification requirements to become a Certified Nursing Assistant at the end of that period.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Currently enrolled in a State-approved CNA program.
- May work for a single consecutive period of four months; must meet CNA certification requirements at the end of that period.
- CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and kept 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 understand and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures.
- Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Physical ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
- Ability to lift 35 pounds floor to waist, lift 35 pounds waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 pounds, and push or pull 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 baths, 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.
- Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
- Follow nursing department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, as well as applicable company policies and compliance procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality and professional working relationships, and adhere to Life Care's Code of Conduct.
Benefits
- Free CNA class.
- Paid clinical hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
