Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified

Life Care Centers of America; Carbondale (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Nurse Aide in Training to provide routine daily nursing care to residents under the supervision of a licensed nurse, ensuring safety and well-being in accordance with Life Care standards.

The role requires enrollment in a State-approved CNA program, CPR certification at or shortly after hire, and a willingness to learn and perform under supervision in a post-acute care setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in State-approved CNA program and may work for up to four months.
• CPR certification required at hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Assist with baths, grooming, feeding, and toileting under supervision.
• Accurately document and chart patient care.
• Respond promptly to call lights.
• Demonstrate patient-focused service and professionalism.

Skills

Patience

Tact

Cheerful disposition

Enthusiasm

Willingness to handle difficult tasks

Decision making

Regulatory knowledge

Policy interpretation

Patient safety

Confidentiality

Compliance with Code of Conduct

Education

High school diploma

CNA program enrollment

CPR certification

Job description

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

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