Nursing Assistant Trainee - PT
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant Trainee participates in a formal learning program designed to build 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 training requirements within the designated timeframe. Trainees may perform services only after they have been trained and found proficient by the instructor. The program uses a hybrid format with online coursework and hands-on skills development, and prepares participants to take state knowledge and skills examinations for CNA or other applicable state certification. As a member of the nursing team, the trainee follows location-specific standards for infection prevention and control, personal protective equipment, safety, and privacy. The trainee works with clients and families to support physical, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, and social needs; provides age-appropriate care as outlined in the care plan; assists the care team and documents care when appropriate; and reports changes in client condition or care concerns to a licensed nurse. The position also supports activities of daily living and other personal care, mobility, meals, and assigned housekeeping and laundry duties.
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.
- If the position’s facility and responsibilities require it, a valid driver's license, motor vehicle report, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions are required.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduation or a general equivalency diploma (GED) is preferred but not required.
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Complete all formal nursing assistant training requirements within the designated timeframe.
- Perform services only after receiving training and being found proficient by the instructor.
- Follow location-specific standards for infection prevention and control, personal protective equipment use, safety, and privacy.
- Follow written and verbal instructions, handle stress, apply critical thinking, and prioritize responsibilities.
- Work with clients and their 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 bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, undressing, obtaining vital signs, psychosocial support, and other assigned personal care.
- Assist clients with transfers, 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
