Nurse Assistant Trainee - Full Time Days

sanford; Saint James (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

CNA certificate training

Direct access to earnings daily

CNA position when certified

Job summary

Sanford Health in Saint James, MN is seeking a Nursing Assistant Trainee for a structured program designed to develop compassionate, client-centered care under supervision. The role helps you gain hands-on experience while pursuing CNA certification and meeting state requirements.

The program includes paid training, with a pathway to a CNA role once certified, and the opportunity to access earnings daily. Evening shifts and full-time hours support training commitments and growth within the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED completion preferred or required.
• CNA license required within four months of employment.
• Minimum age of 16 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and activities of daily living for clients.
• Document client care and notify a licensed nurse of condition changes.
• Participate in a hybrid CNA training program with online and hands-on components.
• Follow location-specific infection prevention, safety and privacy standards.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA license within four months of employment

Job description

Work Shift

8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Compensation

Salary Range: $19.09 - $25.50

Union Position

No

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922 At Good Samaritan St James, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

What's in it for you

• We will train you for the CNA certificate
• Paid training
• CNA position when certified
• Direct access to your earnings daily

Shift Details

• Need to commit to Full Time hours for training
• Will need to pass the state CNA exams for further hire

Summary

The Nursing Assistant Trainee is enrolled in a learning experience designed to develop the confidence and competence to serve as a caregiver that provides personal care to clients. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, the trainee, in partnership with a preceptor, provides holistic client-centered care that promotes independence and client rights in a safe, caring, and efficient manner. The trainee is required to work within the role of a non-certified nursing assistant.

Job Description

The trainee is enrolled in a formal nursing assistant program and is required to fulfill all training requirements in the designated timeframe. The Trainee is not allowed to perform any service(s) unless they have been trained and found to be proficient by the instructor. The program is delivered in hybrid format which includes an online curriculum and hands on skills development. Trainees learn the skills and processes needed to provide care and assistance to clients. At completion of the training program, participants will be prepared to take state knowledge and skills exams to obtain the Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) or other state certification designation.

While in the Nursing Assistant Training Program, the trainee serves as a member of the nursing team and will be held accountable to know and follow location-specific standards for infection prevention and control, personal protective equipment use, safety, and privacy. The trainee demonstrates the ability to follow written and verbal instructions. This role requires an ability to do detailed work correctly, handle stress, demonstrate critical thinking, and prioritize responsibilities. The trainee works with clients and their families to ensure their physical, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, and social needs are met. The trainee delivers age-appropriate care to meet the physical, psychological, and restorative needs of the client as defined in the care plan.

The trainee assists the care team and documents client care when appropriate. The trainee communicates changes in client condition and care-related concerns to a licensed nurse. The trainee assists with basic health care needs and activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, undressing, obtaining vital signs, providing psychosocial support, and delivering other personal care as assigned. The trainee assists the client in transferring, repositioning, range of motion exercises, and walking using appropriate transfer techniques and equipment. The trainee assists clients with meals and snacks and provides water and nutritional supplements as appropriate. The trainee assists with housekeeping, laundry services, and other duties as assigned within non-certified nursing assistant role.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license required within four months of employment.
• When applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.

Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor. Vehicle report and proof of valid driver's license. Must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].