Nursing Assistant Trainee - Full Time
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant Trainee participates in a formal training program intended 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 in the role of a non-certified nursing assistant and must complete all program requirements within the designated timeframe. The hybrid program combines online coursework with hands-on skills development. Trainees may perform services only after receiving training and being found proficient by the instructor. After completing the program, trainees are prepared to take state knowledge and skills exams for CNA or other applicable state certification. A CNA license is required within four months of employment.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 16.
- Complete all requirements of the formal nursing assistant training program within the designated timeframe.
- CNA license required within four months of employment.
- When applicable, certification and registration with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
- 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, depending on facility responsibilities and leadership request.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow location-specific standards for infection prevention and control, use of personal protective equipment, safety, and privacy.
- Follow written and verbal instructions, perform detailed work accurately, manage stress, use critical thinking, and prioritize responsibilities.
- Work with clients and their families to address physical, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, and social needs.
- Provide 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 a client’s 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, providing 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 within the non-certified nursing assistant role.
Benefits
- Paid training.
- CNA position available upon certification.
- Direct access to earnings daily.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
