Nursing Assistant Trainee - Long Term Care - Full Time Evening

Good Samaritan; Howard Lake (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Howard Lake, MN is offering a Nursing Assistant Trainee program designed to develop caregivers who provide personal care under licensed supervision. The trainee role includes online and hands-on training with a pathway to CNA certification.

Once certified, you’ll work as a full-time CNA with an evening shift (2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.), 64 hours per two-week pay period, and a wage start at $22.60 per hour for certified CNAs. Benefits are available for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Minimum age of 16.
• CNA license required within four months of employment.
• Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry eligibility where applicable.
• Dependent on facility, may require Sanford Category II Driver status with valid license.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to clients under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living and document care provided.
• Support clients with meals, hydration, and comfort needs.
• Follow location-specific infection prevention, safety, and privacy protocols.
• Collaborate with nursing team to ensure holistic, client-centered care.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license

Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS MN Howard Lake Ctr

Location: Howard Lake, MN

Address: 413 13th Ave, Howard Lake, MN 55349, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Evening Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 32.00

Salary Range: $19.09 - $19.09

Department Details

Come work at a place where everyone can be who they are with great staff and scholarship opportunities!

Position Available For NA Trainee Program

• Paid CNA Training!
• Uncertified Nursing Assistant wage is $19.09 per hour.

Once Certified, You'll Work As a Full-time CNA

• Schedule: 8 shifts (64 hours) per two-week pay period
• Shift: Evenings, 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
• Weekend rotation: Every other Saturday & Sunday weekend rotation required. Holiday rotation required.
• Additional $1.25 per hour for weekend hours and hours worked after 6:00pm.
• Certified CNA wage starts at $22.60 per hour.

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 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.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

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].

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-0273681

Job Function: Student Services

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