CNA Trainee

Living Center at Geneva North; City of Geneva (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Living Center Geneva North is seeking a nurse aide trainee to provide daily resident care under supervision. Trainees participate in care conferences to help develop care plans and may train up to 120 days from hire under program coordinators and instructors.

After formal training, supervision continues by Nurse Managers and Charge Nurses while trainees await NYS Competency Exam results. Part-time, day/evening rotation with rotational holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English.
• Preferred: High school degree, GED, and/or Human Services degree (or coursework).
• Preferred: Prior Nursing Assistant, Long Term Care experience, or PCA/HHA experience.
• Minimum: Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.
• Demonstrates ability to work under stress.
• Able to relate to residents, staff, and visitors.
• Must be enrolled in State approved Nurse Aide Training Program.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatments and providing basic nursing care to residents.
• Understanding of standard techniques used in providing personal services for residents and in caring for equipment and supplies.
• Good understanding of asepsis to avoid infection.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of supervisory nursing staff, provides daily care for residents to whom assigned.
• Assists in development of nursing care plans by participating in care conferences.
• The trainee may be a trainee for no more than 120 days from date of hire, with direct supervision during classroom training.
• During clinical training on resident units, trainee is supervised by Program Coordinator and Nurse Aide Training Supervisors.
• Following completion of formal training, nurse aide trainees may be supervised by Nurse Managers, Charge Nurses, and Team Leaders on all shifts during work time.

Skills

Read medical terminology

Work under stress

Relate to residents and staff

Nurse Aide Training Program enrollment

Nursing care basics

Asepsis basics

Education

Read and write English

High school diploma or GED

Human Services coursework (preferred)

Job description

Under the direction of supervisory nursing staff, provides daily care for residents to whom assigned. Assists in development of nursing care plans by participating in care conferences. The individual may be a trainee for no more than a maximum of 120 days from their date of hire. During classroom training time, the trainee is directly supervised by the Program Coordinator, Program Primary Instructor, and possibly additional trainers when utilized. During supervised clinical training time on resident unites, the trainee is directly supervised by the Program Coordinator, Program Primary Instructor, and possibly additional Nurse Aide Trainee Clinical Supervisors when utilized. Following completion of formal training, nurse aide trainees may be supervised by Nurse Managers, Charge Nurses, and Team Leaders on all 3 shifts during work time as they await results of NYS Competency Exam.
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Qualifications

EDUCATION:
Minimum:

• Must be able to read and write English

Preferred:

• High school degree, GED, and/or Human Services degree (or coursework).

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Preferred:

• Prior Nursing Assistant, Long Term Care experience, or PCA/HHA experience.

SKILLS:
Minimum:

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.
• Demonstrates ability to work under stress.
• Able to relate to residents, staff, and visitors.
• Must be currently enrolled in State approved Nurse Aide Training Program.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering simple treatments and providing basic nursing care to residents.
• Understanding of standard techniques used in providing personal services for residents and in caring for equipment and supplies.
• Good understanding of basis of asepsis to avoid infection of residents and self or contamination of equipment and supplies.

Location

Living Center Geneva North

Salary Range

21.12-25.24

Employee Classification

Part Time

Shift

Day Evening Rotation

Holiday Requirement

Rotational

On Call Requirement

None

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We believe that diversity strengthens our team, fosters innovation, and drives success. If you need assistance or accommodations during the hiring process, please contact us at 315-787-4039.