Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified

Life Care Centers of America; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Nurse Aide in Training to provide routine daily nursing care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The program requires enrollment in a State-approved CNA course and CPR certification, with eligibility to certify after four months.

The role emphasizes patient safety, dignity, and compliance with Life Care standards. The position requires patience, compassion, and the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team, with duties including

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in a State-approved CNA program and may work for a four-month period; must meet CNA certification after.
• CPR certification required at hire or during orientation and kept current.

Responsibilities

• Lift, turn, move, and transport patients under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Assist with baths, showers, grooming, feeding, and toileting under supervision.
• Accurately document and chart patient care.
• Respond to call lights promptly.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Demonstrate professionalism and protect patient confidentiality.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Skills

Patience

Tact

Cheerful disposition

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Currently enrolled in State-approved CNA program

CPR certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Nurse Aide in Training is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to assure patient safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Currently enrolled in a State-approved CNA program and may work for a single consecutive period of four (4) months. At the conclusion of the four (4) month period the Nurse Aide in Training must meet the certification requirements to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as willingness to handle difficult patients
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursing department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
• Assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting under the direct supervisor of a licensed nurse
• Accurately document and chart patient care
• Respond to call lights promptly
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendanceConcentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Lift 35 lbs. floor to waist, lift 35 lbs. waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs., and push/pull 35 lbs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer