Nurse Aide in Training

American Senior Communities • Mooresville, IN

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About The Position

At American Senior Communities, our Nurse Aide In Training positions help provide person-centered care to our residents while earning their Certified Nurse Aide certification. The Nurse Aide Training program is a paid job opportunity that anyone can apply for to become a Certified Nurse Aide. With no previous work experience required, you complete the 30 hours of classroom and 75 hours of on-the-floor clinical to become a CNA. After completion of the CNA program, additional pathways and opportunities are available to those who want to advance their career in nursing.

Requirements

• No previous work experience required.
• Ability to complete 30 hours of classroom and 75 hours of on-the-floor clinical training.

Responsibilities

• Assists in making resident beds.
• Transports residents in wheelchairs to and from activities, the dining room, and therapy in an efficient manner.
• Distributes clothing protectors to residents in the dining room.
• May assist with dining room presetting of coffee and drinks.
• Passes food trays to residents but does not assist with feeding.
• Ensures that clean ice water pitchers and cups are provided and are full in each resident's room no less than once per shift/tour of duty.
• Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness in the unit including cleaning pantry, cleaning utility rooms, wheelchairs, Geri-chairs, bedside tables, keeping bedside drawers' closets, wardrobe, and table organized.
• Keeps resident personal care items separated in bags.
• Transports soiled clothing to laundry or to repair.
• Fills linen carts, obtains linens or distributes linens to resident.
• Participates or assists with resident activities.
• Immediately reports unusual occurrences, significant changes in residents' physical or behavioral condition, patterns of decreased social interactions, angry sad behavior and refusals of treatment to the Unit Charge Nurse.
• Complies with the company's privacy practices and procedures related to resident and employee records and all state and federal privacy practices and procedures related to resident and employee records and all state and federal privacy laws including HIPAA.
• Complies with and adheres to the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the Bloodborne Pathogens Standards.
• Demonstrates teamwork and prompt and regular attendance to work to ensure that quality care and services are provided to the patients we serve.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff.

Benefits

• Top competitive market wages
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay and opportunities to earn additional PTO
• Access a portion of your earned wages before payday with PayActiv
• Paid training, skills certification & career development support
• Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth option
• Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Lucrative employee referral bonus program
• Tuition assistance and certification reimbursement
• Continued education opportunities through Purdue Global & O2NE scholarship program
• Employee assistance program & wellness support
• Retail, food & entertainment discounts, and so much more

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed