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

Riverside Health System • Mathews, 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. This program begins with you working as a Hospitality Assistant in a labor pool (as needed) status until your scheduled course begins. The course is an accelerated 4-week program that will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to pass your CNA boards. Classes require full-time day shift hours, and participants are compensated for all course and clinical hours. Upon successful completion of the program and passing the Virginia Board of Nursing – Nurse Aide exam, you will transition into a full-time or part-time CNA position at the facility where you were hired. Full-time CNA positions require a 12-month work commitment, and part-time positions require an 18-month work commitment after 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 the Earn and Learn program. Graduates will receive reimbursement for expenses related to registering for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) exam to obtain 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 collaborate with certified nursing assistants to assist residents who require only encouragement, minimal assistance, or non-medical supervision with eating and drinking.
• Perform basic tasks such as preparing the dining room for meals, assisting with clothing protectors, reminding or assisting residents to their seats, passing meal trays, and assisting in food and drink preparation.
• Assist with feeding as qualifications allow and 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 well-being.

Benefits

• 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