Nurse Aide in Training (PT)

County of Chester • Pocopson Home - West Chester, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Aide in Training will assist residents with all non-care-related needs and services. As nurse aide certification classes are scheduled, the Staff Development department will schedule qualified candidates into the class to become Certified Nurse Aides.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities.
• Treats others with respect and consideration.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks and remain focused on daily operations.
• Ability to use common sense understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions.
• Flexible, and easily adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and proceed with objectives.
• Accurate and detail oriented with good verbal and written communication.
• Professionalism, integrity, and honesty with an ability to handle confidential matters.
• Basic Office Suite Skills, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Explorer).
• Basic OutLook skills (Email and Calendar).
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Training certifications or professional development courses.
• Knowledge of Chester County policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Attend nurse aide training class as scheduled by Staff Development.
• Transport residents on and off units.
• Hold discussion groups, using various materials to promote interaction, communication and reminiscence (independent of therapist).
• Observe residents and report anything unusual or different in a resident’s behavior and/or appearance.
• Assist residents on outside bus trips to embark, debark and transport at destination.
• Feed meals to residents.
• Pass out fluids, snacks and nutritional supplements at designated times.
• Put away laundered clothing.
• Fill water pitchers.
• Make beds.
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED