Free CNA Class/Training - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Ecumen•North Branch, MN

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant Student provides supervised personal care and designated health-related services while enrolled in Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training, with the goal of becoming certified. Under the direction of professional nurses, the student follows individualized client care plans and HIPAA guidelines. This opportunity is intended for people who want to work for Ecumen North Branch after achieving their CNA. The targeted pay is $19.09 per hour while working as a CNA Student; new-hire pay may depend on experience, qualifications, certifications, licenses, and education. Training includes an in-person orientation on one of the listed dates, remote computer-based learning at the student's own pace, and required in-person lab, clinical, and review days. The virtual knowledge test and state skills test are expected the following week at Century College in White Bear Lake or after the New Year holiday. Ecumen is a nonprofit senior living provider focused on housing, healthcare, and services for older adults. The organization states that it has over 160 years of experience and is Minnesota's 8th largest senior living organization. Benefits depend on regularly scheduled hours and include paid time off for Sick & Safe time, an Employee Assistance Program, and other well-being resources.

Requirements

Successfully complete a Certified Nursing Assistant program within four months of entering the position.
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
Ability to follow facility safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including those related to vulnerable adults and abuse, HIPAA, residents' rights, universal precautions, AWAIR, OSHA, right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD, and fair housing.

Responsibilities

Assist with treatments and activities of daily living as delegated by the Clinical Director according to individualized care plans, including dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, toileting, ambulation, and transferring.
Assist with morning and bedtime care, including oral care as needed.
Provide incontinence care and assist residents with assistive devices, glasses, and hearing aids.
Provide physical care according to established procedures and performance standards for activities of daily living.
Monitor vital signs and provide range-of-motion exercises in a manner that encourages independence and dignity.
Assist with adaptive equipment.
Respond appropriately to safety hazards, call lights, requests, and reassignment of duties.
Report changes in residents' physical condition, behavior, and level of independent functioning to the nurse.
Assist with admissions and discharges.
Report pertinent information and concerns regarding residents, families, staff, visitors, and building operations to appropriate personnel.
Complete required documentation accurately.
Partner effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment and support employees within the community as directed by the Clinical Director or Registered Nurse.
Perform other duties as assigned.