Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified

Rensselaer-Care-Center; Rensselaer (IN); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Life Care Centers of America in Indiana is seeking a Nurse Aide in Training to provide routine daily nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, ensuring patient safety and well-being in accordance with Life Care standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and active enrollment in a State-approved CNA program, with eligibility to work for up to four months; you must demonstrate patience, a cheerful disposition, and strong teamwork

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled in a State-approved CNA program and may work for a single consecutive period of four months.
• Upon completion, meet CNA certification requirements.

Responsabilidades

• 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 supervision.
• Accurately document and chart patient care.
• Respond to call lights promptly.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.

Conhecimentos

Patience

Communication skills

Follow directions

Formação

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in State-approved CNA program

Descrição da vaga

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Shift: All Shift: Flexible

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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.