Nursing Assistant Apprentice

Kootenai Hospital; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Kootenai Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant Apprentice to support patient care under supervision. This part-time role involves assisting with hygiene, vital signs, and other patient-related tasks. Join a highly esteemed healthcare organization known for its commitment to employee well-being and career development.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plan options

Tuition assistance program

Retirement plans with matching contributions

Employee referral bonus program

Qualifications

• Assists with personal hygiene and takes vital signs.
• Must be enrolled in a state-approved CNA program.

Responsibilities

• Assists with personal hygiene and patient comfort.
• Completes duties under direct supervision of licensed nurse.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA Program Enrollment

Job description

• Department 2 South - General Surgery Unit
• Schedule/Shift/Hours Part Time - Days - 12 Hour Shifts

Position Summary

The Nursing Assistant Apprentice is a student currently enrolled in an approved CNA program who is employed in a non-certified capacity under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse and a certified nursing assistant. Assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients.

Responsibilities

• Assists with personal hygiene, takes vital signs and changes bed linens

• May serve and collect food trays, provide for between-meal nourishment, and clean, sterilize, store and prepare other supplies

• Completes duties based on the level of training in CNA program

• Works under immediate supervision

• Demonstrates and adheres to the Kootenai Health Code of Conduct and Ethics

• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Must be enrolled in a state approved CNA Program by Kootenai Health Orientation program

• Certification required within 90 days of date of hire

• BLS required

Working Conditions

• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position

• Must be able to lift and move up to 35 lbs

• Typical equipment used in a clinical job

• Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend

• Must be able to assist in patient transfer

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it

Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.

Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials

An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching

Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more

Robust and interactive employee referral program

And much more

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today! Please contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email [e-mail] with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

Why I love my job as a Medical Assistant at Kootenai Health

Benefits Spotlight

A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part-time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:

• Tuition assistance and career development programs
• Robust Retirement Plan
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
• Employee referral bonus program

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