Nurse Aide Trainee - Valley Health Services

Bassett Healthcare•Herkimer, NY

39d•$16 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The best thing about this role Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. What you'll do The primary purpose of the Resident Aide-Nurse Aide Trainee is to successfully complete class room training as well as clinical studies in order to pass the NYS Nurse Aide Training test to become a Certified Nurse Aide.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, preferred
Minimum 1 year previous long term care experience
Accountability
Communication
Multi-Tasking
Patience
Responsibility
Time Management
Medium work - Exerting up to 50 lbs. for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move object
Occasional balancing, crouching, typing/clerical/dexterity, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, seeing/monitor/computer use, fit testing
Frequent grasping, hearing, repetitive motion, standing, talking, walking, visual acuity (color, depth, perception)
Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, chemical
Occasional extreme temperatures, noise, odors
No travel

Responsibilities

Support the philosophy and objectives of the Nursing Home and the Nursing Department in performance of care as a member of the team.
Provides care to residents assigned solely under the supervision of the NATP Coordinator/Clinical Supervisor, who will oversee the NA Trainee skills and evaluate his/her performance.
Assist in maintenance of care standards.
Carry out assigned tasks in the admission of the resident to new environment and give care as directed.
Contribute to resident teaching by performance of procedures as instructed and observe new procedures.
Recognize and report to charge nurse signs and symptoms denoting change in resident's condition.
Acknowledge resident's request and provide the requested service or relay the request to another more appropriate staff member.
Discuss problems of performance concerning nursing care with charge nurse.
Treat residents and co-workers with dignity and respect.
Participate in In-service programs, resident care conferences and staff meetings as assigned.
Assist in maintenance of environment conducive to providing quality care.
Assist in observing effectiveness of care as assigned.
Assist in maintenance of a system for communication for nursing information for each resident:
Participate in nursing reports and daily conferences by reporting nursing care data to nurse in charge.
Use Comprehensive Care Plan in carrying out assignment.
Follow written assignments to provide continuity of care.
Understand the functions of the other persons involved in care of resident.
Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
Document on the Daily Care Assessment, the treatment sheet, weight and vital signs sheets, and report Intake and Output information to the LPN when applicable.
Foster a cooperative effort among other staff members in all departments.
Transport residents to other departments and on the nursing units as needs arise.
Understand functions of other staff members.
Respect individual for ability, knowledge and skills.
Utilize opportunities to promote better understanding of working relationships when in contact with residents, families, visitors, Nursing personnel, Medical staff and other health disciplines.
Support Personnel policies.
Recommend changes to nurse in charge.
Assume responsibility to keep self informed.
Report any personnel problems to charge nurse.
Support new Nursing Home programs and policies.
Attend no less than 6 hours of compensated in-service education in every six (6) month period.
May be required to work on other shifts and units, as needed.
May be required to perform other related duties, as needed.
Follow established Infection Control procedures.
Attend all required in-services and follow all department and facility policies and procedures including the use of personal protective equipment.
Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent resident care and employee information and follow HIPAA and HIV regulations