Nurse Aide Training Program, Full Time, Days

Bassett Healthcare Network•Town of Herkimer, NY

20d

About The Position

The Resident Aide-Nurse Aide Trainee completes classroom training and clinical studies to pass the New York State Nurse Aide Training test and become a Certified Nurse Aide. The trainee supports the Nursing Home and Nursing Department by providing assigned resident care solely under the supervision of the NATP Coordinator/Clinical Supervisor, who oversees and evaluates the trainee’s skills. The role helps maintain care standards, support residents’ admission and adjustment, observe and report changes in condition, communicate care information, document assigned care, and contribute to a respectful, cooperative care environment. The trainee follows care plans, written assignments, infection-control procedures, facility policies, and confidentiality requirements, including HIPAA and HIV regulations. The position is full time on days, though work on other shifts and units may be required as needed. No travel is required. The role involves medium physical work and occasional or frequent physical activities, as well as occasional exposure to bodily fluids, bloodborne hazards, chemicals, extreme temperatures, noise, and odors.

Requirements

Minimum one year of previous long-term care experience.
Skills in accountability, communication, multitasking, patience, responsibility, and time management.
Ability to perform medium work: exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete classroom training and clinical studies to pass the NYS Nurse Aide Training test and become a Certified Nurse Aide.
Support the philosophy and objectives of the Nursing Home and Nursing Department as a member of the care team.
Provide assigned resident care solely under the supervision of the NATP Coordinator/Clinical Supervisor and have skills and performance evaluated.
Assist in maintaining care standards and an environment conducive to quality care.
Carry out assigned tasks in the resident admission process and provide care as directed.
Contribute to resident teaching by performing instructed procedures and observing new procedures.
Recognize and report signs or symptoms of changes in residents’ conditions to the charge nurse.
Acknowledge resident requests and provide the service or relay the request to an appropriate staff member.
Discuss nursing-care performance problems with the charge nurse and recommend changes to the nurse in charge.
Treat residents and coworkers with dignity and respect, and support cooperative relationships among staff and other disciplines.
Participate in assigned in-service programs, resident care conferences, staff meetings, nursing reports, and daily conferences.
Observe the effectiveness of care as assigned.
Use the Comprehensive Care Plan and follow written assignments to provide continuity of care.
Document on the Daily Care Assessment and treatment, weight, and vital-sign sheets, and report intake and output information to the LPN when applicable.
Transport residents to other departments and nursing units as needed.
Maintain confidentiality of resident and employee information and comply with HIPAA and HIV regulations.
Attend at least six hours of compensated in-service education in every six-month period and attend all required in-services.
Follow established infection-control procedures and department and facility policies, including use of personal protective equipment.
Keep informed, report personnel problems to the charge nurse, and support new Nursing Home programs and policies.
Work on other shifts and units, or perform other related duties, as needed.