CNA Training (Support Aide)

Elderwood Administrative Services; Wicker Street; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Nurse Aide Trainees. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents while receiving paid training to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The comprehensive training program includes both classroom and clinical experiences, ensuring you are well-prepared for your responsibilities. With flexible full-time and part-time positions available, you can contribute to a supportive environment that prioritizes the well-being of residents. If you have a caring nature and a desire to grow in the healthcare field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Training

Mileage Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• No findings of abuse or mistreatment through licensing agencies.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents and assist in dining room food service.
• Conduct informal activities and maintain cleanliness in assigned areas.
• Notify therapist of any unusual incidents regarding residents.

Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Caregiving Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Salary

$18.50 / hour

Overview

Apply Here to Become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Have you always been a caretaker by nature? Perhaps you are a nursing student, former CNA, HHA or PCA? This is an opportunity to make a difference (and a paycheck), up close and personal, helping to take care of loved ones at Elderwood at Ticonderoga. Apply today to our PAID Nurse Aide Trainee Program. $18.50/hr We have full-time and Part-time positions available.

Training takes place on-site at Elderwood locations in the North Country; details will be provided as they become available. Mileage is reimbursed for any training that takes place at other locations.

CNA Training Program Overview:

• The Nurse Aide Trainee Program (CNA Training Track) provides insight into the direct care role by providing the opportunity to train alongside our clinicians, completing tasks for our resident population. Apply as a Nurse Aide Trainee and be slotted into the next available Nurse Aide Training Program to become a CNA. Training takes place on-site at Elderwood at Ticonderoga.

CNA Training Program Details:

• Elderwood's CNA Training course will last for three weeks, Monday to Friday from 8:30a-4:30p (times may vary slightly). Until you are officially slotted for training, you will be designated on a specific shift as a Nurse Aide Trainee.
• First two weeks are classroom training; third week will be the clinical portion.
• Once you pass, your status (and pay) will be adjusted from Nurse Aide Trainee to CNA.
• Elderwood will pay for the CNA certification test as well as any applicable onboarding requirements, including but not limited to PPD and Physical for eligible candidates.
• Training is PAID - you will be clocked in as a Nurse Aide Trainee during training hours and get paid while you train.

Elderwood at Ticonderoga: 101 Adirondack Dr., Suite 3, Ticonderoga, New York 12883

Responsibilities

CNA Training Track - Support Aide Qualifications:

• Transport residents or accompany ambulatory residents as assigned to various locations in the building including the dining room, activity program areas, therapy or treatment areas.
• Make unoccupied resident beds, as assigned.
• Assist in the Dining Room with food service to residents, under the direction of licensed therapy staff; duties include passing trays, cutting meat, opening cartons or other containers.
• Distribute supplemental nourishments to residents who do not need to be fed, as directed.
• Conduct informal activities on the nursing unit when time permits, as directed.
• Supply fresh water in residents' rooms, as directed.
• Prepare bed and bedwear of residents at hour of sleep, as assigned.
• Help keep general areas of the assigned nursing unit neat and orderly, as directed.
• Clean residents' equipment (wheelchair/geri chair, bed, etc.), as assigned.
• Keep the rooms of residents orderly, as assigned.
• Notify therapist of any unusual incidents regarding residents.

Qualifications

CNA Training Track - Support Aide Responsibilities:

• Seventeen (17) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Employment Certificate/Permit required for 17 years of age.
• No findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment and misappropriation of property through any current or previous licensing agency.

This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors. In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.