Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified

Life Care Centers of America; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 1,928,640 - 2,755,200; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is offering a paid CNA training opportunity to become a Nurse Aide in Training. The role involves providing routine daily nursing care under supervision to support patient well-being and safety in a post-acute care setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, enrollment in a CNA program, and CPR certification. Training emphasizes patient rights, teamwork, and adherence to Life Care standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrolled in a State-approved CNA program with plan to become CNA within four months.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation; must remain current.

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.
• Accurately document and chart patient care.
• Respond promptly to call lights.
• Demonstrate patient-focused customer service and positive attitude.
• Assist in evacuation of patients.
• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Lift/carry up to 35 lbs as specified.

Skills

Patience

Good judgment

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Currently enrolled in CNA program

CPR certification

Job description

Take a step in a new direction! Are you looking for a career in healthcare? We are looking for hardworking and caring people to attend our paid C.N.A. training and join our fun and loving team!

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