CNA Trainee

Finger Lakes Health; Village of Waterloo (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Finger Lakes Health seeks a Nurse Aide Trainee at Huntington Living Center. You will assist residents with daily care, participate in care conferences, and help develop care plans under supervision. Training includes classroom and clinical time with direct supervision during the program.

Applicants must read/write English, be enrolled in a NY State approved Nurse Aide Training Program, and ideally have a HS diploma or GED. Part-time shifts include Day/Evening rotations with rotational holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write English.
• Preferred: High school degree or GED.
• Currently enrolled in State approved Nurse Aide Training Program.
• Knowledge of basic nursing care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, provide daily care for residents as assigned.
• Assist in development of nursing care plans and participate in conferences.
• Support trainees during classroom and clinical training under supervision.

Skills

Read/write English

Medical terminology

Work under stress

Nurse Aide Training In Prog Enrolled

Resident communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

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. na

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Minimum:

• Must be able to read and write English

Preferred:

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

LICENSE:

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

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

Huntington Living Center

Salary Range

21.75-25.99

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.

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