Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified

Life Care Centers of America; Carbondale (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Carbondale, CO is seeking a Nurse Aide in Training to assist licensed nurses in delivering daily patient care at our Heritage Park Care Center location.

The role requires current enrollment in a CNA program, High School diploma or equivalent, and CPR certification by hire/orientation. You will help with grooming, mobility, and daily activities, while documenting care and maintaining safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Currently enrolled in a State-approved CNA program; may work up to 4 months.
• CPR certification must be current by hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily nursing care under supervision to ensure patient safety.
• Lift, move, and transport patients as directed by a licensed nurse.
• Document and chart patient care accurately.
• Assist with baths, grooming, feeding, and toileting.
• Respond promptly to call lights and maintain patient comfort.
• Communicate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Patience and tact

Willingness to handle difficult tasks

Independent decision making

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in State-approved CNA program

CPR certification

Job description

Must be enrolled in a CNA course and obtain CNA license within 120 days of hire date.

Located In The Central Rocky Mountains Just 12 Miles From Glenwood Springs And 30 Miles From Aspen, Colorado, Heritage Park Care Center, a Life Care Centers Of America Facility, Is At The Base Of Beautiful Mount Sopris In Carbondale, Making Our Nursing Home An Ideal Choice For Individuals In Need Of Short-term Rehabilitation, Long-term Care Or Post-operative Recovery.

We Are Proud To Have Achieved The Following

• 4.7 Google Star Rating
• "800 Club" membership in 2025, an elite designation of the highest performing businesses on Reputation.com.
• 5 Star Quality Measures

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 attendance
• 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer