Nursing Assistant Trainee

St. Anthony Hospital • Gig Harbor, WA

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About The Position

The Nursing Assistant Trainee provides essential direct patient care under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse or other licensed healthcare provider, often while pursuing Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification. Care tasks include bathing, oral care, feeding, ambulation, and monitoring vital signs. The role also supports nursing-unit operations through inventory and supply management, documentation, clerical tasks, dietary assistance, light housekeeping, and computer data entry.

The Nursing Assistant Trainee transports patients and assists with lifting and turning, while supporting patient safety, comfort, and a clean care environment. Additional duties may include equipment cleaning and stocking, office tasks, patient bedside visitation and other non-clinical assistance, urgent specimen transport, unit access screening, and hand hygiene audits. The position calls for basic patient-care capability, attention to detail, teamwork, and an interest in a healthcare career.

Requirements

• Any combination of experience and education that demonstrates the requisite job knowledge and/or abilities, including interest in a potential healthcare career.
• Enrollment in an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant training program; the posting specifies 6 months.
• Must obtain Nursing Assistant Registration once enrolled in an accredited program.
• No licensure or certifications required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including bathing, oral care, feeding, ambulation, and monitoring vital signs.
• Transport patients between nursing units and ancillary departments while supporting their safety and comfort.
• Assist with lifting, turning, and transporting patients under the direction of a licensed healthcare provider.
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a clean patient-care environment; restock supplies and linens, empty trash and linen, and strip rooms before Environmental Services activity.
• Assist with cleaning, stocking, and maintenance of department equipment.
• Perform clerical and light office work, including packaging patient education materials, assembling FIT tests, data entry, and assigned projects.
• Provide support for inpatient floors, including general visitation and non-clinical bedside assistance, transporting urgent specimens, serving as a unit access screener, and conducting hand hygiene audits.
• Support nursing-unit operations through inventory, documentation, dietary assistance, and computer input.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed