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 helps each patient attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The employer will pay for the class required to become certified. The position is for a person enrolled in a State-approved CNA program and may be performed for a single consecutive period of four months; by the end of that period, the employee must meet the certification requirements to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Currently enrolled in a State-approved CNA program.
- Must meet CNA certification requirements at the conclusion of the permitted single consecutive four-month work 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.
- Integrity and professionalism, including adherence to Life Care’s Code of Conduct.
- Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
- Ability to lift 35 lbs. from floor to waist and waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs., and push or pull 35 lbs.
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 a licensed nurse’s direct supervision.
- Assist patients with bathing, showering, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting under a licensed nurse’s direct supervision.
- Accurately document and chart patient care.
- Respond promptly to call lights.
- Assist in evacuating patients.
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
- Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
- Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
- Apply nursing practices and procedures and follow laws, regulations, guidelines, and nursing department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Perform competently in areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Benefits
- Employer-paid class to become certified.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
