Nursing Assistant Trainee, Long Term Care (LTC)
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant Trainee participates in a formal learning program to develop the confidence and competence needed to provide personal care to clients. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse and in partnership with a preceptor, the trainee provides holistic, client-centered care that promotes independence and client rights in a safe, caring, and efficient manner. The trainee works within the non-certified nursing assistant role and must complete all program requirements within the designated timeframe. Services may only be performed after the trainee has been trained and found proficient by the instructor. The program uses a hybrid format combining online coursework and hands-on skills development, and prepares participants to take state knowledge and skills examinations for CNA or another state certification designation. As a member of the nursing team, the trainee follows location-specific infection prevention and control, personal protective equipment, safety, and privacy standards. The role involves working with clients and families to address physical, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, and social needs, and providing age-appropriate care according to care plans. The trainee assists the care team, documents care when appropriate, and reports changes in client condition or care-related concerns to a licensed nurse. Duties include assisting with activities of daily living and basic health care needs, mobility and exercise, meals and hydration, housekeeping, and laundry, as assigned within the non-certified nursing assistant role.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 16.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license required within four months of employment.
- Where applicable, certification and registration with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to perform detailed work correctly, handle stress, demonstrate critical thinking, and prioritize responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED); preferred but not required.
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.
- Depending on facility and responsibilities, a valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle report may be required for a Sanford Category II Driver. Must be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions under Sanford Driving Policy when requested by leadership.
Responsibilities
- Complete all requirements of the formal nursing assistant program within the designated timeframe.
- Provide client care only after being trained and found proficient by the instructor.
- Follow location-specific infection prevention and control, personal protective equipment, safety, and privacy standards.
- Work with clients and families to help meet physical, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, and social needs.
- Deliver age-appropriate care that meets clients’ physical, psychological, and restorative needs as defined in the care plan.
- Assist the care team and document client care when appropriate.
- Communicate changes in client condition and care-related concerns to a licensed nurse.
- Assist with basic health care needs and activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, undressing, obtaining vital signs, psychosocial support, and other assigned personal care.
- Assist clients with transferring, repositioning, range-of-motion exercises, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment.
- Assist clients with meals and snacks and provide water and nutritional supplements as appropriate.
- Assist with housekeeping, laundry services, and other duties assigned within the non-certified nursing assistant role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
