Nurse Aide In Training (CNA Class)

Bethany Village Horseheads, NY; Town of Horseheads (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Village Horseheads, NY is seeking a Nurse Aide in Training. You will be paid while you learn as we send you to CNA class and provide hands-on experience alongside our nursing team.

This role focuses on compassionate, dependable care for seniors in a supportive team environment, with on-site training and opportunities to gain long-term experience in geriatric care.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED preferred.
• Ability to read, speak and write English is required for this position.
• On-site training will be provided.
• Previous long-term care experience helpful.
• Prior experience working with dementia residents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with resident personal care.
• Assist with dining room and feed residents.
• Provide daily meal assistance and pass trays.
• Engage residents in one-on-one or small group activities.
• Transport residents to appointments and activities.
• Respond to call lights and assist residents as needed.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Start your healthcare career with Bethany Village as a Nurse Aide in Training! Get paid while you learn as we send you to CNA class and provide hand-on experience working alongside our nursing team. This is a great opportunity for someone compassionate and dependable who is looking to begin a rewarding career caring for seniors in a supportive team environment.

Basic Function

To enhance the quality of life of our residents through one-on-one interaction. Training to be a Certified Nursing Assistant with the assistance of CNAs and Nursing staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with resident personal care.
• Assist with dining room and feed residents.
• Assisting with daily one-on-one or small group activities with the residents.
• Pass waters and all needed supplies to residents such as briefs, underpants, wipes, soap, denture cups, etc.
• Transport residents to and from medical appointments.
• Answer call lights and assists residents as needed.
• Provide daily meal assistance passing of trays
• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information.
• Endorsing comply with the vision, objective, procedures, and policies of Bethany Village.
• Take approved residents out for cigarette.
• Daily resident transportation to and from dining room and activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education Required

• High school education or GED preferred.
• Ability to read, speak and write English is also required for this position.
• On-site training will be provided.

Experience Required

• Previous long-term care experience helpful
• Prior experience working with the dementia resident preferred, and a genuine interest in the geriatric field is required.

Additional Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate with co-workers, residents, and the families of the residents.
• Dependable, prompt, tactful, patient, a desire to work with geriatric residents.
• Resident-focused at all times, while acting as a pleasant professional is essential.
• Task-centeredness, punctuality, and a pleasant demeanor are beneficial to successful performance in this position.