Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant Trainee participates in a formal learning experience designed 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. Trainees must work within the non-certified nursing assistant role and may perform services only after being trained and found proficient by the instructor. The training program is delivered in a hybrid format, with online curriculum and hands-on skills development. Trainees must fulfill all program requirements within the designated timeframe. On completion, participants will be prepared to take state knowledge and skills examinations to obtain CNA or another applicable state certification. While in the program, the trainee is a member of the nursing team and follows location-specific standards for infection prevention and control, personal protective equipment, safety, and privacy. The role involves working with clients and families to support physical, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, and social needs, and providing age-appropriate care according to the care plan. The trainee assists the care team, documents care when appropriate, and reports changes in client condition and care-related concerns to a licensed nurse.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 16.
- Complete the formal nursing assistant training program and fulfill its requirements within the designated timeframe.
- Perform services only after receiving training and being found proficient by the instructor.
- Obtain a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license within four months of employment.
- When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
- Follow written and verbal instructions and demonstrate attention to detail, stress management, critical thinking, and the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
- If the facility and responsibilities require driving, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED).
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal and age-appropriate care that supports clients’ physical, psychological, restorative, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, and social needs as defined in the care plan.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and undressing.
- Obtain vital signs, provide psychosocial support, and deliver other personal care as assigned.
- 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 the care team and document client care when appropriate.
- Communicate changes in client condition and care-related concerns to a licensed nurse.
- Assist with housekeeping, laundry services, and other duties within the non-certified nursing assistant role.
- Follow infection prevention and control, personal protective equipment, safety, privacy, and location-specific standards.
Benefits
- Generous night and weekend shift differentials
- Advancement opportunities
- Various education assistance programs
- Continuing education
- Direct access to earnings daily
- Robust benefits package, with benefits varying based on full-time or part-time status
- $3,500 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
