Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified

Life Care Centers of America; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. As a Nurse Aide in Training, you will provide essential support to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety under the guidance of licensed nurses. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact on the lives of residents. With a focus on professional growth, you will gain valuable experience in patient care and nursing practices, contributing to a compassionate and dynamic team. If you're passionate about helping others and ready to embark on a rewarding career in healthcare, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a State-approved CNA program.
• CPR certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine daily nursing care under supervision.
• Assist patients with personal grooming and mobility.
• Document and chart patient care accurately.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Decision Making

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

CNA Certification

Job description

Life Care Center of Post Falls is situated in a growing community in Idaho's panhandle, offering residents a blend of small-town charm and access to larger city amenities in nearby Coeur d’Alene and Spokane. The area provides numerous outdoor recreational opportunities, including water sports on the Spokane River and hiking in surrounding parks.

Fully Paid CNA Apprenticeship Program!

Come Join the Post Falls Life Care 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 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

About the company

Our residents and patients matter most at Life Care Centers of America. Whether you’re looking for short-term rehab as you recover from surgery or you’re needing some extended medical care, our skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers are here for you.