Nursing Assistant Trainee - Full Time or Part Time

Sanford Health•Saint James, MN

20h•$19 - $23

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant Trainee participates in a formal nursing assistant training program designed to build the confidence and competence needed to provide personal care. 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 may perform services only after being trained and found proficient by the instructor. The program combines online curriculum with hands-on skills development. Trainees must complete program requirements within the designated timeframe and, upon completion, will be prepared to take state knowledge and skills examinations for CNA or other applicable state certification. A CNA position is available after certification, and a CNA license is required within four months of employment. As part of the nursing team, the trainee follows location-specific infection prevention and control, personal protective equipment, safety, and privacy standards. The role involves providing age-appropriate care to meet clients’ physical, psychological, restorative, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, and social needs, as defined in care plans. The trainee assists clients and families, supports activities of daily living, helps with mobility and meals, documents care when appropriate, and communicates changes in client condition or care-related concerns to a licensed nurse.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
CNA license required within four months of employment.
Must pass the state CNA examinations for further hire.
Must complete required training and perform services only after training and instructor verification of proficiency.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, perform detailed work correctly, handle stress, demonstrate critical thinking, and prioritize responsibilities.
Must commit to at least 20 hours per week for training.
Where applicable, certification and registration with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry are required.
Depending on facility and responsibilities, may need to meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions when requested.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete all formal nursing assistant program and training requirements within the designated timeframe.
Provide client-centered care under the supervision of a licensed nurse and in partnership with a preceptor.
Follow infection prevention and control, personal protective equipment, safety, and privacy standards.
Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, undressing, and obtaining vital signs.
Provide psychosocial support and other assigned personal care within the non-certified nursing assistant role.
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.
Document client care when appropriate and communicate changes in client condition and care-related concerns to a licensed nurse.
Work with clients and families to help meet clients’ physical, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, and social needs.