Nursing Assistant Program Student

Newport Hospital and Health Services Careers•Newport, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant – Certified Program at River Mountain Training Center is a Washington State Board of Nursing approved training program. Students complete required classroom, skills lab, and supervised clinical hours to become eligible for the Washington State nursing assistant competency evaluation and certification as a Nursing Assistant-Certified (NAC). Clinical training takes place in the NHHS assisted living setting under the direct supervision of program instructors.

Requirements

High school graduate, GED, or currently enrolled in high school.
Minimum 18 years of age at program start.
Washington State background check clearance prior to resident contact.
Documentation of required immunizations, tuberculosis screening, and any other health requirements set by NHHS Employee Health.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficient to follow written and verbal instructions and to document resident care.
Three business or work references not related to the applicant. If not applicable, three school or personal references not related to the applicant.
Applicants must disclose whether they have ever pled guilty or no contest to, or been convicted of, a misdemeanor or fraud.
Falsified statements on the application, or failure to furnish requested information, are sufficient cause for dismissal from the program.

Nice To Haves

Interest in caring for older adults.
Dependability, punctuality, and accountability for assigned work.
Ability to accept and apply instructor feedback.
Ability to work as part of a care team.
Basic computer skills for completing online learning modules in the NHHS learning management system.

Responsibilities

Attend all scheduled classroom, skills lab, and clinical sessions.
Perform resident care skills only as assigned by, and under the direct supervision of, a program instructor.
Demonstrate competency in each required skill before performing it on a resident.
Maintain resident privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.
Follow NHHS policies on infection prevention, resident rights, safety, and incident reporting as taught in the program.
Report changes in resident condition and any safety concerns immediately to the supervising instructor.
Complete all assignments, skills checklists, and evaluations by program deadlines.
Maintain professional conduct, appearance, and communication with residents, families, and staff.