Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified

Life Care Centers of America; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Port Orchard, WA is seeking a Nurse Aide in Training to provide routine daily nursing care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role supports patient safety and well-being while pursuing CNA certification.

Qualified candidates will be enrolled in a state-approved CNA program, with CPR certification required upon hire or during orientation. The position includes opportunities to advance through the CNA training program and become a Certified Nursing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in a State-approved CNA program and may work for up to 4 months; must meet CNA requirements after.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation; must stay current during employment.

Responsibilities

• Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients under supervision.
• Assist patients with baths, grooming, feeding, and toileting.
• Accurately document and chart patient care.
• Respond to call lights promptly.
• Exhibit good customer service and positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in evacuation of patients.

Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Currently enrolled in State-approved CNA program

CPR certification upon hire or during orientation

Job description

Jumpstart Your Healthcare Career with Us!

Are you a newly active Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR)? We’re hiring!

To Qualify For Employment, NARs Must

• Have completed the state Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) exams
• Hold a “NAC Pending” status
• Have not worked at another facility under their current NAR registration

Are you someone passionate about transitioning into the healthcare field?

We’re also offering a CNA Training Program to help you become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Employment opportunities are available upon successful completion of the program.

Share this opportunity with your family and friends — and take the next step in your healthcare career

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