CNA Trainee/Unit Assistant - Skilled Nursing Unit - Full Time

Guthrie; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a CNA Trainee/Unit Assistant in Towanda. This full-time position involves supporting patient care under RN supervision, assisting with meal delivery, and maintaining a clean environment. Ideal for those looking to transition into a Certified Nurse Aid role after training.

Qualifications

• Education and experience with computers preferred.
• High School Graduate or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in patient care delivery under RN supervision.
• Delivery and retrieval of meal trays and nutrition items.
• Maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Skills

Computer Skills

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

CNA Trainee/Unit Assistant - Skilled Nursing Unit - Full Time

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Job Description

Provides general support tasks (non-clinical) for the assigned care area. Works collaboratively with the patient care team to deliver care to specific populations. The Nurse Trainee is expected to transition into a Certified Nurse Aid role upon completion of training.

Qualifications

• Education and experience with computers preferred.
• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Licenses: None required.

Essential Functions

1. Participates in patient care delivery under RN supervision, including:

• Delivery and retrieval of meal trays and nutrition items
• Stocking supplies and nutrition items
• Delivering specimens
• Cleaning equipment
• Setting up patient rooms for new arrivals
• Delivering clean linen and assisting with personal laundry
• Providing water as per diet orders
• Supporting patient safety and satisfaction
• Responding promptly to call bells and unit phones
• Maintaining a clean, safe environment
• Proper storage and return of equipment
• Recognizing emergencies and initiating response plans
• Adhering to hospital and nursing policies and procedures
• Representing the hospital professionally and courteously
• Using resources efficiently and demonstrating initiative
• Participating in performance improvement activities

Other duties include:

• Assisting with orientation of new staff
• Maintaining a clean work environment and assisting with additional tasks as needed
• Accepting non-routine work assignments
• Accessing secured areas as authorized

About Us

Joining Guthrie means being part of a tradition of excellence in healthcare, committed to serving the community. Guthrie is an equal opportunity employer, a non-profit organization with a regional network of physicians and specialists, offering various residency and fellowship programs, and serving as a clinical campus for medical education.