Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified

Life Care Centers of America; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is hiring a Nurse Aide in Training in Colorado to provide routine daily nursing care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The position is full-time with an hourly pay rate of 15.16.

The Nurse Aide in Training must enroll in and complete a state-approved CNA program, with certification requirements to be met after a four-month period. Responsibilities include assisting with basic patient care, documenting care, and maintaining safety and confidentiality while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in State-approved CNA program and may work for four months; candidates must meet CNA certification requirements after four months.

Responsibilities

• Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients under 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.
• Maintain patient safety and professional conduct in accordance with Life Care standards.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Currently enrolled in State-approved CNA program

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 15.16 Pay Rate Minimum: 15.16 Shift: Days

Required to enroll and complete CNA training course, provided by the facility.

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'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
• 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.