Nurse Aide in Training: Care Support & Prep

Carespring; Kentucky; On-site; USD 16,531 - 19,286; Full time

Job summary

Chesterwood in Kentucky is seeking an entry-level team member to enter the NATCEP program and train as a Nurse Aide. During this period, the trainee cannot perform direct/physical patient care and must pass the licensure test within four months to advance to a STNA role.

The position includes responsibilities such as assisting with meals, linens, patient transport, and non-direct care tasks under supervision. This role supports patient comfort and facility operations while pursuing licensure.

Qualifications

• NATCEP program participation
• Cannot perform direct patient care during training

Responsibilities

• Answer call lights
• Pass ice and water to patients between meals; assist hydration cart and HS snack pass
• Assist with making patient beds
• Assist with laundry portion of STNA job
• Put away patient’s clean personal laundry
• Stock the clean linen closets following infection control techniques
• Clean and organize patient drawers under supervision
• Empty soiled utility containers in outside trash
• Mark personal items to prevent cross contamination
• Set dining room tables for meal service
• Meal Service – not permitted to feed any patient
• Pass trays and drinks to residents in dining room
• Deliver room trays to patients’ rooms
• Perform one on one visits/companionship with patients
• Complete any other non-direct care task assigned by nurse or unit manager
• Assist with activities if no other nursing related activities are needed
• Chesterwood is an EOE/M/F/D/V and Smoke-Free Workplace
• Equal Opportunity Employer; Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor

Job description

Chesterwood in Kentucky is seeking an entry-level team member to enter the NATCEP program and train as a Nurse Aide. During this period, the trainee cannot perform direct/physical patient care and must pass the licensure test within four months to advance to a STNA role.

The position includes responsibilities such as assisting with meals, linens, patient transport, and non-direct care tasks under supervision. This role supports patient comfort and facility operations while pursuing licensure.