CNA Training Track (Support Aide)

Elderwood Administrative Services; Village of North Hornell (NY); On-site; USD 20,684 - 29,459; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

CNA certification covered

Job summary

Elderwood Administrative Services is seeking candidates for a Paid Nurse Training Track (Support Aide) role in North Hornell, NY. This position is ideal for those eager to become CNAs. Responsibilities include transporting residents, assisting with dining services, and maintaining a clean environment. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. This training is paid, providing an opportunity to work while learning on the job.

Qualifications

• Age requirement: Sixteen (16) years old minimum.
• Employment Certificate/Permit required for ages 16-17.
• No convictions of resident abuse or mistreatment.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents as assigned to various locations.
• Assist in the Dining Room with food service.
• Conduct informal activities on the nursing unit.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to read/write/speak English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary

$18.20 / hr

Overview

PAID NURSE TRAINING TRACK!

Have you always been a caretaker by nature? Perhaps you are a nursing student, former CNA, HHA or PCA? This is an opportunity to make a difference (and a paycheck), up close and personal, helping to take care of our loved ones. Apply today to our PAID CNA Training Track.

The CNA Training Track (Support Aide) provides insight into the direct care role by providing the opportunity to work alongside our clinicians, completing tasks for our resident population. Apply into our CNA Training Track (Support Aide) and be slotted into the next available Nurse Aide Training Program to become a CNA.

CNA Training Track (Support Aide) Overview

• Elderwood's CNA Training course will last for three weeks, Monday to Friday from 7:30 a-3:30 p (times may vary slightly). Until you are officially slotted for training, you will be designated on a specific shift as a Trainee.
• Once in the course - the first two weeks are classroom training; third week will be the clinical portion.
• Once you pass, your status (and pay) will be adjusted from Support Aide to CNA.
• Elderwood will pay for the CNA certification test as well as any applicable onboarding requirements, including but not limited to PPD and Physical for eligible candidates.
• Training is PAID - you will be clocked in during training hours and get paid while you train.

Responsibilities

(CNA Training Track - Support Aide):

• Transport residents or accompany ambulatory residents as assigned to various locations in the building including the dining room, activity program areas, therapy or treatment areas.
• Make unoccupied resident beds, as assigned.
• Assist in the Dining Room with food service to residents, under the direction of licensed therapy staff; duties include passing trays, cutting meat, opening cartons or other containers.
• Distribute supplemental nourishments to residents who do not need to be fed, as directed.
• Conduct informal activities on the nursing unit when time permits, as directed.
• Supply fresh water in resident's rooms, as directed.
• Prepare bed and bedwear of resident's at hour of sleep, as assigned.
• Help keep general areas of the assigned nursing unit neat and orderly, as directed.
• Clean resident's equipment (wheelchair/geri chair, bed, etc.), as assigned.
• Keep the rooms of residents orderly, as assigned.
• Notify therapist of any unusual incidents regarding residents.

Qualifications

(CNA Training Track - Support Aide):

• Sixteen (16) years of age required; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Employment Certificate/Permit required for 16-17 years of age.
• No findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment and misappropriation of property through any current or previous licensing agency.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors. To ensure a safe work environment, the employee must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English at an intermediate or higher level.

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.