Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified

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

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Valparaiso, Indiana is hiring a Nurse Aide in Training. You will provide routine daily nursing care under the supervision of a licensed nurse, helping patients maintain well-being and safety in a supportive post-acute environment.

The position emphasizes patience, compassion, and teamwork as you complete state-approved CNA training and meet certification requirements. This role is full-time and on-site, with hourly compensation and opportunities for growth within

Qualifications

• Must have patience and a compassionate demeanor.
• Currently enrolled in a State-approved CNA program.
• Able to follow instructions under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lift, move, and position patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Assist with baths, grooming, feeding, and toileting under supervision.
• Accurately document and chart patient care.
• Respond to call lights promptly.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain professionalism.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in State-approved CNA program

Job description

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

START YOUR HEALTHCARE CAREER WITH LIFE CARE!

NOW HIRING: NURSE AIDE IN TRAINING!

Have a heart for helping others? Ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career in healthcare? We're looking for compassionate, dependable, and motivated individuals to join our team!

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 toward 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.