CNA Student

The Orchards Michigan; Big Rapids Township (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Facility-sponsored CNA school

Paid orientation and training

Hands-on experience in skilled nursing

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Shift differentials

Shift pickup bonuses

Job summary

The Orchards at Big Rapids is seeking motivated individuals to begin a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). No previous healthcare experience or CNA certification is required, as you will start with paid orientation and training.

Following orientation, The Orchards will sponsor eligible employees to attend our partnering CNA school and cover program expenses. After completing the CNA program, you will return to continue training and employment while pursuing state certification.

Qualifications

• No CNA certification or healthcare experience required.
• Two weeks of onsite orientation before CNA school.
• Attend and complete the facility's CNA program.
• Commit to obtaining CNA certification within required timeframe.
• Compassion for older adults and desire to learn resident care.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to perform essential functions, with or without accommodation.
• Availability for full-time evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with nonclinical resident support and facility tasks during orientation.
• Build positive relationships with residents and learn routines.
• Attend and complete the CNA program through the partnering school.
• Return to continue training and employment after program completion.
• Assist residents with daily living activities as trained.
• Observe residents and report changes to the supervising nurse.
• Document resident care accurately.
• Work with nurses, CNAs, and care team.
• Follow facility policies and infection control practices.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

CNA Student

Join Our Team at The Orchards at Big Rapids!

The Orchards at Big Rapids is seeking motivated and compassionate individuals interested in beginning a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). No previous healthcare experience or CNA certification is required.

CNA Students are hired as employees of The Orchards and begin with approximately two weeks of paid onsite orientation and training. During this time, you will become familiar with our residents, team, facility routines, and the skilled nursing environment.

Following the initial orientation period, The Orchards will sponsor eligible employees to attend our partnering CNA school and cover the program expenses. After successfully completing the CNA program, employees will return to the facility to continue working and training while completing the state CNA certification process.

Pay & Schedule

Starting Pay: $16.00/hour during the initial orientation and training period, increasing to $19.00/hour following completion of the initial training period, plus applicable shift differentials.

Schedule: Full-time evenings and/or nights, including every other weekend and every other holiday.

Available Shifts:

• 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.

• 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will vary based on your stage of training and certification and will be performed under appropriate supervision and in accordance with applicable requirements.

• Assist with nonclinical resident support and facility tasks during the initial orientation and training period

• Build positive relationships with residents and learn facility routines and expectations

• Attend and successfully complete the CNA program through our partnering school

• Return to the facility following completion of the CNA program to continue training and employment

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and other personal care tasks, as permitted by your training and role

• Observe residents and promptly report changes or concerns to the supervising nurse

• Accurately document resident care as required

• Work collaboratively with nurses, CNAs, and other members of the care team

• Follow facility policies, infection prevention practices, safety procedures, and applicable requirements

• Maintain the confidentiality of resident and facility information

Qualifications

• No current CNA certification or previous healthcare experience required

• Ability to complete approximately two weeks of onsite orientation before attending CNA school

• Ability to attend and successfully complete the CNA program through the facility's partnering school

• Commitment to completing the state CNA competency examination and obtaining certification within the required timeframe

• Compassion for older adults and a desire to learn resident care

• Dependable, professional, and willing to learn

• Effective communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Availability to work full-time evenings and/or nights, including every other weekend and every other holiday

Benefits

• Facility-sponsored CNA school and covered program expenses

• Paid orientation and training

• Hands-on experience in a skilled nursing facility

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

• Vacation and Paid Sick Time

• 401(k)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Shift differentials

• Shift pickup bonuses