CNA in Training: Compassionate Caregiver

Diversicare; Boaz (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Excellent 401k plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time

Long and Short Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Referral Bonuses

DiversICARE - employee hardship fund

Pay advancement program - OnShift WAL

Job summary

Diversicare is seeking motivated individuals to train and assist Certified Nursing Assistants in providing direct care to residents in our post-acute care facilities. You will learn through hands-on activities, classroom sessions, and supervised practice within a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily care, maintaining room cleanliness, documenting activities, and preparing for state exams to become a CNA.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and a passion for caring for residents and patients at their point of need.
• Prior experience in a skilled nursing or long-term care center is a plus.
• Able to communicate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/patients, families, community members, volunteers and Diversicare team members.
• Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents/patients and the elderly.
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team member to assist the current Certified Nursing Assistance in providing direct care to residents/patients in accordance with treatment plans, as directed by the training course instructor
• Assists with resident/patient care needs and comforts including but not limited to oral hygiene, bathing functions, dressing/undressing as necessary and room cleanliness
• Complete all assignments directed by the training course instructor, including exercises and hands-on learning activities
• Attend and participate in classroom activities, scheduled orientation programs and 'on the job' trainings
• Provide safe bedside care and assistance delivered with integrity and compassion
• Communicate effectively to both patient/resident and nursing team members to ensure confidence and quality of care
• Accompany residents, as needed, to various activities and functions
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Build serving relationships with patients/residents, family members, and other team members
• Comply with HIPPA as this position may have access to protected health information
• Study and take the state administered exam to becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant

Skills

Willingness to learn

Effective communication

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Diversicare is seeking motivated individuals to train and assist Certified Nursing Assistants in providing direct care to residents in our post-acute care facilities. You will learn through hands-on activities, classroom sessions, and supervised practice within a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily care, maintaining room cleanliness, documenting activities, and preparing for state exams to become a CNA.