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 the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The position is for a person enrolled in a State-approved CNA program; the employee may work for one consecutive period of four months and must meet CNA certification requirements by the end of that period. The role involves assisting patients with daily personal care, documenting care, responding to call lights, supporting patient evacuation, and working productively with an interdisciplinary team. It requires regular physical activity, including lifting and moving patients and handling loads up to 35 pounds.
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 certification requirements to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) by the end of that 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.
- Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in a post-acute care facility.
- Ability to implement and interpret nursing department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Proficiency in applicable competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
- 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 pounds from floor to waist and waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 pounds, and push/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.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
- Assist in the evacuation of patients.
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
- Concentrate, use reasoning skills, and exercise good judgment.
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
- Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
- Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and/or confidential information.
- Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete required compliance training.
- Adhere to Life Care's Code of Conduct and demonstrate integrity and professionalism.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
