Nurse Aide Trainee

Kaleida Health; City of North Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Nurse Aide Trainee to join their team. This role involves vocational training to acquire essential skills for becoming a certified nursing assistant. The trainee will assist residents with daily living activities while participating in classroom education and clinical training. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive environment committed to community health and inclusivity. If you are passionate about providing compassionate care and eager to learn, this is the perfect entry point into a rewarding career in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Engaged in vocational training for nursing assistant skills.
• Assists residents with daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Participates in classroom education and clinical skills training.
• Enrolls in the next available Nurse Aide Training class.

Skills

Basic reading comprehension

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification as a Nurse Aide

Job description

Department: DMP SNF Nursing 1

Location: DeGraff Medical Park

Location of Job: US:NY:North Tonawanda

Work Type: Full-Time

Scheduled Work Hours: 6a-2p

Shift: 1

Job Description

The Nurse Aide Trainee will be engaged in vocational training to learn the basic skills needed to become a certified nursing assistant. Training will include classroom education, clinical skills training, and competency assessments. The trainee assists residents with activities of daily living according to the individualized care plan. The Nurse Aide Trainee is required to enroll in the next available Nurse Aide Training class.

Education and Credentials

High School Diploma or GED preferred. Certification as a Nurse Aide within 120 days is required.

Experience

One year of experience in Long Term Care is preferred. Basic reading comprehension skills test is required for applicants without a High School Diploma or GED.

Working Conditions

• Weight Requirement: Medium (up to 50 lbs)

Job Details

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75.00

FTE: 1.0

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes

On Call Required: No

With Rotation: No

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Union Code: U13 - CWA 1168 DeGraff TCCS

Requisition ID#: 1252

Recruiter: Angela R. Mostiller

Grade: S4

Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

Salary Range: $17.09 - $22.52

Wage will be determined based on experience, qualifications, internal equity, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Kaleida Health’s mission is to advance the health of our community. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as essential to our mission. We aim to create a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated.