Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified

Life Care Centers of America; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America invites you to join our team as a Nurse Aide in Training, providing routine nursing care under a licensed nurse's supervision. This paid CNA training program helps you develop essential skills while supporting patient well-being.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, be enrolled in a state-approved CNA program for up to four months, and obtain CPR certification. The role emphasizes patient safety, compassion, and professional conduct in a post-acute care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrolled in CNA program; may work for up to four months; must become CNA after period.
• CPR certification required on hire or during orientation; must stay current.

Responsibilities

• Lift, turn, move, position, 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.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in evacuation of patients.
• Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Follow Life Care policies and code of conduct.

Skills

Patience

Tact

Enthusiasm

Independent decision making

Nursing knowledge

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Currently enrolled in a State-approved CNA program

CPR certification (upon hire or during orientation)

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 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