Nurse Aide In Training (83032)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services in Seguin, TX, seeks a full-time Nurse Aide in Training. This role includes paid on-the-job training for those interested in becoming certified. Candidates will assist residents with daily living activities and maintain their safety and comfort, working under the guidance of Charge Nurses.

The ideal applicant should have a high school diploma or GED and good communication skills, with caregiver experience preferred. Join our team today to make a difference in our residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience as a caregiver is preferred.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities as outlined in care plans.
• Provide comfort and safety for residents.
• Measure and record vital signs.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Location: Guadalupe Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Seguin, TX 78155

Position Type: Full Time

Travel Percentage: None

Overview

Nurse Aide in Training is a program that allows the employee to receive online and on the floor training as a Nurse Aide. Those that provide good customer service, are reliable, are team players, and have a strong work ethic will become eligible for Education Assistance to become a Certified Nurse Aide. Depending on availability and the employee’s learning preferences, PAID ON THE JOB TRAINING will be provided at NO COST through one of the following avenues:

• Classes on or offsite at a Regency location.
• A local program offered by a community college or technical school.
• An internship and a waiver to skip the class but be able to pass a skills check and practice exam provided by the facility, that qualifies the employee to schedule for testing.

Job Responsibilities

The Nurse Aide and C.N.A.s work under the direction of the Charge Nurses and will provide assigned residents with assistance for activities of daily living as outlined in their customized care plan. Nurses Aides must be compassionate, friendly, and enjoy helping others to provide the personal level of care expected.

Essential Functions

• Provide residents with comfort and safety, including detection and reporting of situations that may cause resident accidents or injuries.
• Carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with resident care policy and procedure.
• Assist in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area, lifting, and transferring.
• Utilize and log the care provided into the Electronic Medical Records system.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Observe and report symptoms, reactions, and changes of conditions to residents and nursing staff.
• Maintain care of equipment and supplies.
• Walk with ambulatory residents or push in a wheelchair as required.
• Safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting in excess of 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Answer call lights in a timely manner, determining if assistance is needed from a Charge Nurse or another department.
• Always provide good customer service—tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
• Other duties as assigned by Administrator or Nurse Management.

Hospitality Aide Introductory Period

Prior to beginning the Nurse Aide class, you will work in the role of Hospitality Aide for a minimum of two weeks. This introductory period allows both you and the facility to ensure the Certified Nurse Aide role is a good fit and provides you with an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the responsibilities involved in caring for our residents.

During this time, you will assist the care team with supportive, non-clinical duties that do not require certification. These duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Answering call lights
• Making beds and assisting with maintaining resident rooms
• Passing water and supporting resident comfort
• Passing trays in the dining hall
• Assisting staff with other basic resident needs that do not require certification

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (highly preferred).
• Experience as a caregiver is preferred.
• Good communication skills.