Nurse Aide in Training (Pre-NAT) - $15-$16.50/hr

Carespring Health Care Management; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Villaspring is seeking an unlicensed team member to work in the nursing department before completing the nurse aide training program. The position pays $15–$16.50 per hour and participates in the NATCEP training leading to NAT/STNA licensure.

During the training period, the team member cannot perform direct patient care and must obtain licensure by the end of four months or face reassignment or termination. The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and patient support in a licensed facility.

Qualifications

• Unlicensed team member in nursing before nurse aide training.
• NATCEP participation required during training.
• Cannot perform direct/physical patient care during the training period.
• Licensure test must be passed within 4 months to become STNA.

Responsibilities

• Answer call lights.
• Pass ice and water to patients and assist hydration.
• Assist with making patient beds.
• Assist with laundry portion of STNA duties; sort and stock linens.
• Stock linen closets following infection control procedures.
• Clean and organize patient drawers under supervision.
• Mark personal items to prevent cross-contamination.
• Set dining room tables for meals.
• Pass trays and deliver room service to residents.
• Provide one-on-one companionship with patients.
• Complete any other non-direct care tasks assigned by nurse or unit manager.
• Assist with activities if nursing tasks are not needed.

Skills

NATCEP participation

Job description

Villaspring is seeking an unlicensed team member to work in the nursing department before completing the nurse aide training program. The position pays $15–$16.50 per hour and participates in the NATCEP training leading to NAT/STNA licensure.

During the training period, the team member cannot perform direct patient care and must obtain licensure by the end of four months or face reassignment or termination. The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and patient support in a licensed facility.