Riverside's Lifelong Health Earn and Learn Nurse Aide Program (Hospitality Assistant to CNA)- Sanders

Riverside Health System • Gloucester, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Riverside's Nurse Aide Program is designed to transition new hires from Hospitality Assistants to fully licensed Certified Nurse Aides. Participants will begin as Hospitality Assistants in a labor pool status, working as needed until their scheduled course begins. This is an accelerated 4-week program that provides the necessary skills and knowledge to pass the CNA boards. Classes are full-time, day shift, and participants are paid for all course and clinical hours. Upon successful completion of the program and passing the Virginia Board of Nursing – Nurse Aide exam, graduates will move into a full-time or part-time CNA position at the hiring location. Full-time CNA positions require a 12-month work commitment, and part-time positions require an 18-month work commitment upon graduation. The work commitment must be fulfilled within a Lifelong Health facility (skilled rehab, long term care, or assisted living). Positions in home health or acute care are not eligible for this program. Graduates can receive reimbursement for costs associated with registering for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) exam to achieve CNA designation.

Requirements

• Must be age 18 or above.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire.
• Standard First Aid required within 30 days of hire for Assisted Living/Memory Support units only.
• Successful completion of a minimum of 8 hours of a state-approved training course provided by Riverside.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Report to the Charge Nurse and work in conjunction with certified nursing assistants to ensure that residents needing only encouragement, minimal assistance, or non-medical supervision are assisted with eating and drinking as needed.
• Prepare dining room for meals.
• Assist with clothing protectors.
• Remind or assist residents to their seats.
• Pass meal trays and assist in preparing food and drinks for eating.
• Assist with feeding as qualification allow.
• Document meal consumption.
• Answer call lights and respond to wander guard alarms.
• Clean utility rooms, storage areas, and resident rooms/closets/drawers.
• Empty soiled linen.
• Conduct leisure activities with residents.
• Perform tasks essential to the direct care of residents, including changing soiled garments, aiding in bathing and other hygienic tasks, and addressing other needs relevant to resident wellbeing.

Benefits

• Paid for all course and clinical hours
• Reimbursement for costs associated with registration for National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) exam
• Room to grow your career
• Great benefits and perks

What This Job Offers

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