Nurse Aide in Training

Diversicare of Council Grove • Council Grove, KS

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About The Position

The Nurse Aide in Training works as part of a team to assist Certified Nursing Assistants in providing direct resident and patient care, following treatment plans and instructions from the training course instructor. The role includes helping with personal care and comfort, completing classroom and hands-on training, providing safe and compassionate bedside assistance, communicating with residents and the nursing team, and documenting care accurately. The trainee studies for and takes the state-administered exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Requirements

• Willingness to learn and passion for caring for residents and patients at their point of need.
• Able to communicate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, patients, families, community members, volunteers, and Diversicare team members.
• Special interest in and positive attitude about working with long-term care residents, patients, and older adults.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability, with aptitude to learn company applications.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a skilled nursing or long-term care center.

Responsibilities

• Assist Certified Nursing Assistants with direct resident and patient care in accordance with treatment plans and the training course instructor’s directions.
• Assist with care and comfort needs, including oral hygiene, bathing, dressing and undressing, and room cleanliness.
• Complete assignments, exercises, and hands-on learning activities directed by the training course instructor.
• Attend and participate in classroom activities, scheduled orientation programs, and on-the-job training.
• Provide safe bedside care and assistance with integrity and compassion.
• Communicate effectively with residents, patients, and nursing team members to support confidence and quality of care.
• Accompany residents to activities and functions as needed.
• Complete required documentation accurately and promptly.
• Build serving relationships with residents, patients, family members, and other team members.
• Comply with HIPAA requirements when accessing protected health information.
• Study for and take the state-administered exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Long- and short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• Referral bonuses
• DiversICARE employee hardship fund
• Pay advancement program (OnShift Wallet)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed