Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified

Life Care Centers of America; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Training program

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking candidates for Nurse Aide in Training at our Kailua facility. You will receive paid training while learning essential patient-care skills under licensed supervision toward becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Benefits include PTO from date of hire, health/vision/dental coverage, and ongoing education opportunities. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be enrolled in a state CNA program.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patience

Decision making

Professionalism

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Currently enrolled in state-approved CNA program

CPR certification

Job description

Full Time/Part Time

We are currently accepting applications from individuals who would like to participate in our Certified Nurse's Assistant Training program.

You will get paid as you learn. We have Excellent Benefits Health, Vision ,Dental and PTO.

All part-time and full-time associates will earn PTO from their date of hire and are able to utilize them after successful completion of a 90 day probationary period. Accruals are based on all hours worked, which includes regular and overtime hours. PTO Benefits are hours earned that can be used for vacation days, sick days, personal days off, or holidays and you can cash out up to 40 hours per paycheck.

Full Time/Part Time

We are currently accepting applications from individuals who would like to participate in our Certified Nurse's Assistant Training program.

You will get paid as you learn. We have Excellent Benefits Health, Vision ,Dental and PTO.

All part-time and full-time associates will earn PTO from their date of hire and are able to utilize them after successful completion of a 90 day probationary period. Accruals are based on all hours worked, which includes regular and overtime hours. PTO Benefits are hours earned that can be used for vacation days, sick days, personal days off, or holidays and you can cash out up to 40 hours per paycheck.

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