Student Nurse Aide
About The Position
The Student Nurse Aide provides personal care and support to residents in a long-term-care setting under supervision and within the scope of their training. The role offers hands-on experience for future healthcare professionals. Reliability, trustworthiness, consistent attendance, cooperation, efficient multitasking, and professionalism in a fast-paced environment are essential. The aide supports residents with daily activities, mobility, positioning, and exercises, and helps nursing staff with non-nursing tasks. The aide must follow safety policies and documentation protocols, communicate effectively, and respect the Patient Bill of Rights and Employee Responsibilities.
Requirements
- Written proof of completion of 16-hour ADL training from an authorized school or instructor.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent self-discipline and patience, with a passion for serving others.
- Ability to follow safety policies and procedures.
- Basic computer literacy and ability to follow documentation protocols.
- Ability to respect and adhere to the Patient Bill of Rights and Employee Responsibilities.
- Reliability, trustworthiness, consistent attendance, cooperation, efficient multitasking, and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care to residents, including grooming, bathing, peri care, and dressing, under supervision and within the scope of training.
- Change bed linens and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident rooms.
- Assist residents with ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics and assistive devices.
- Routinely reposition residents and monitor skin integrity.
- Support nursing staff with non-nursing tasks, including making beds, passing water or ice, answering call lights, and organizing supplies.
- Assist with range-of-motion exercises and engage residents in reality orientation.
- Identify and report conditions requiring management attention.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- AD&D, short-term disability, cancer, critical illness, and other coverage for eligible employees.
- Whole and term life insurance for eligible employees.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education for eligible employees.
- Paid time off for eligible employees.
- Immediate 401(k) eligibility, including for PRN employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
