Nursing Asst in Training
About The Position
"To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors." -Tia Walker Nursing Assistant in Training can be the first step to a rewarding, secure career in healthcare. Paradise Creek can assist the right candidate with education towards becoming a C.N.A. A bonus is offered once you have your C.N.A. Compassion, teamwork, empathy, a strong work ethic, and a heart for service are essential traits for caregivers. 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.
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.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience.
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
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
