Nursing Assistant in Training

Weisercareofcascadia; Weiser (ID); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A healthcare facility in Weiser, Idaho seeks a compassionate Nursing Assistant to assist in patient care. This role involves supporting CNAs with daily tasks, helping residents with grooming, feeding, and mobility, and documenting services. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with certification required within 120 days of hire. Previous experience in long-term care is preferred. Join a caring environment where compassion and effective communication are key.

Formación

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members, and staff.
• Must obtain certification within 120 days of employment.
• Preferred experience in a long-term care environment.

Responsabilidades

• Assist CNAs with daily functions and care for residents.
• Help residents with grooming, feeding, and mobility.
• Document services provided and maintain attendance.

Conocimientos

Compassion

Effective communication

Ability to react in emergencies

Patience

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

A Nursing Assistant is a compassionate caregiver. He/she has either successfully completed a CNA program or is currently enrolled in a program with the intention of progressing through nursing school. A Nursing Assistant assists CNAs in their daily duties with residents/patients.

Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each state’s specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.

Essential Functions

• Assists CNAs in their day to day functions.
• Assists residents with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care.
• Obtains food trays and assists residents with feeding.
• Assists residents with range of motion exercises, and movement to wheelchair or activity areas.
• Assists residents with turning and positioning in bed.
• Documents services provided.
• Assists residents with ambulation for short distance in facility.
• Punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Licenses/Certification

• Within 120 days of employment, completes a state-approved nursing assistant training program & becomes certified.
• NOTE: A Nursing Assistant enrolled in a nursing program may be compensated differently based upon the clinical education received.

Experience

• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
• Complete 16 hours of classroom education then complete skills checks for clinical areas for which job expectations include.