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

Riverside Health System•Mathews, VA

3d•$16 - $20•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 (as needed) status until they enter an accelerated 4-week program. This program will equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to pass their 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, graduates will transition into full-time or part-time CNA positions at their hired 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 do not qualify for this program. Graduates are eligible for reimbursement for costs associated with registering for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) exam to achieve CNA designation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
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.
Must be age 18 or above.

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.
Provide care in the form of changing soiled garments, aiding in bathing and other hygienic tasks, and other needs relevant to the wellbeing of residents.