Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified

Life-Care-Center-of-Boise-; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is hiring a Nursing Assistant in Training to provide routine daily care under licensed supervision. You will contribute to patient safety and well-being while pursuing CNA certification with company support.

The role emphasizes patience, confidentiality, and compassionate care. Graduation of the CNA program will advance responsibilities and ensure compliance with healthcare standards and Life Care policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in a State-approved CNA program and may work for a four-month period until CNA certification requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Assist patients with baths, showers, grooming, feeding, and toileting under supervision.
• Accurately document and chart patient care.
• Respond to call lights promptly.
• Exhibit a positive attitude and excellent customer service.
• Assist in evacuation of patients.
• Communicate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Patience

Decision making

Nursing knowledge

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State-approved CNA program enrollment

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Minimum: 19 Shift: Days/Evenings/Nights

Come join our team as a nursing assistant! We will pay for your class to become certified!

Position Summary

The Nurse Aide in Training is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients under the directsupervision of a licensed nurse to assure patient safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, andpsychosocial 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 requirementsto become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

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'sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand 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
• Concentrate 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.