Nursing Asst in Training
About The Position
A Nursing Assistant is compassionate caregiver. He/she has either successfully completed a CNA program or is currently enrolled in a program with the intention of progressing through nursing school. A Nursing Assistant assists CNAs in their daily duties with residents/patients. Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents. Essential Functions Assists CNAs in their day to day functions. Answers nurse call system to determine resident needs. Assists residents with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care. Obtains food trays and assists residents with feeding. Assists residents with range of motion exercises, and movement to wheelchair or activity areas. Assists residents with turning and positioning in bed. Documents services provided Assists residents with ambulation for short distance in facility. Punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts. Other Functions Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains resident/patient confidentiality. Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Within 120 days of employment, completes a state-approved nursing assistant training program & become certified.
- Complete 16 hours of classroom education then complete skills checks for clinical areas for which job expectations include.
Nice To Haves
- Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists CNAs in their day to day functions.
- Answers nurse call system to determine resident needs.
- Assists residents with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care.
- Obtains food trays and assists residents with feeding.
- Assists residents with range of motion exercises, and movement to wheelchair or activity areas.
- Assists residents with turning and positioning in bed.
- Documents services provided
- Assists residents with ambulation for short distance in facility.
- Punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains resident/patient confidentiality.
- Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
