Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified

Life Care Centers of America; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is offering a Train to become a CNA with on-line CNA classes and hands-on training. You can work full-time while attending class, gaining practical experience under licensed supervision in a post-acute care setting.

The Nurse Aide in Training position requires patience, compassionate care, and knowledge of nursing practices and regulations. Training lasts up to four months with certification upon completion, while maintaining professional conduct and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in State-approved CNA program and may work up to four months to meet CNA certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients under licensed nurse supervision.
• Assist patients with baths, grooming, feeding, and toileting under supervision.
• Accurately document and chart patient care.
• Respond to call lights promptly.
• Maintain patient rights and safety within facility policies.

Skills

Patience

Tact

Decision making

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Currently enrolled in CNA program

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: Days/Evenings

Train to become a CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant with us! Now offering a free CNA training class! You can work and gain hands-on training while attending class. Class is on-line!

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'sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand 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.