Nursing Assistant Trainee FT Evening

Good Samaritan; Park River (ND); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A community health provider in Park River seeks a Nursing Assistant Trainee. This role involves providing personal care, completing training to become a certified nursing aide, and working under supervision to meet clients' needs. Ideal candidates are compassionate with a high school diploma or GED. Benefits include health insurance and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16 with prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person Registry where applicable.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing and grooming.
• Obtain and report vital signs to a licensed nurse.
• Provide client-centered psychosocial support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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Location: Park River, ND

Address: 301 Co Rd 12B, Park River, ND 58270, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time • Weekly Hours: 40.00 • Starting Rate: 17.00

Job 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. 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 clients with transfers, 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, undressing) as assigned.
• Obtain vital signs and report changes to a licensed nurse.
• Provide psychosocial support and deliver client-centered care in collaboration with the care team.
• Assist with transfers, mobility, range of motion, and walking using safe techniques.
• Assist with meals, fluid intake, and nutritional support as appropriate.
• Support with housekeeping and laundry services as needed.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control standards, PPE use, safety, and privacy policies.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• When applicable, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• May require Sanford Category II Driver status depending on facility responsibilities. Must have a valid driver’s license and be medically qualified to drive as per policy.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options for qualifying employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan and work/life balance benefits.
• Generous paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Additional Total Rewards information at the employer benefits page.

The Good Samaritan 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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail]. The Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0236551

Job Function: Student Services

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