Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified

Life Care Center of The Willows • Valparaiso, IN

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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 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 (CNA) by the end of that period.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in a State-approved CNA program; may work for one consecutive period of four months and must meet CNA certification requirements 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 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 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/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 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.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Follow nursing department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, as well as applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, follow company policies, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and compliance training requirements.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.

What This Job Offers

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