CNA I in Training

CaroMont Health; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CaroMont Health in Gastonia, NC offers an 8-week CNA I program through Gaston College. The training combines five weeks of didactics with three weeks of clinical site experience to prepare you for the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry.

Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, you will learn to assist in patient care, follow approved policies, and facilitate communication within the health care team. After completion, you’ll register for the certification exam and pursue open positions

Qualifications

• Complete 8-week CNA I program.
• Five weeks of didactics and three weeks of clinical site experience.
• Prepare to qualify as Nursing Assistant I with the NC Nurse Aide I Registry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Perform activities in accordance with approved policies and department scope of service.
• Facilitate communication among patients, visitors, nursing staff and other health care team members.

Job description

Job Summary:

Completes 8-week CNA I program offered by Gaston College. Will attend five weeks of didactics, complemented by three weeks of clinical site experience. This course introduces basic nursing skills required to provide personal care for patients, residents, or clients in the health care setting. Upon completions, students should be able to demonstrate the skills necessary to qualify as a Nursing Assistant I with the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry.

Under the direct supervision of the course instructor, the student/employee will learn to: Assist in the provision of patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Perform all delegated activities in accordance with approved policies, guidelines and assigned department scope of service. Ensure that all patient care activities meet the standards of care. Facilitate communication among patients, visitors, nursing staff, and other health care team members in order to promote effective working relationships on assigned unit.

Upon completion of CNA I program, employee will register for the Certification exam: For the period of time between end of program and certification registered on Healthcare Registry website, employee will work full-time within the organization in an area aligned with their current skill set. Mentor will work with employee and assist them in the application process. Employees are expected to apply for an open position within the Organization. BLS certification will be completed during the training program