Nursing Assistant Trainee, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health; Tyndall (SD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Nursing Assistant Trainee to join their team. This role involves participating in a formal training program designed to develop skills in providing personal care to clients. The trainee will work under the supervision of licensed nurses, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring client comfort and safety. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and a passion for caregiving.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16 years.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Certification with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to clients under supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, and feeding.
• Document care activities and communicate client condition changes.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Stress Management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Details

Work Shift: Evening (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Starting Rate: $15.00

$5,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS!

Position Details

No Union Position

Department and Role Summary

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

Job Description

The trainee participates in a formal nursing assistant program, fulfilling all training requirements within the designated timeframe. They may only perform tasks they have been trained and deemed proficient in by the instructor. The program combines online coursework and hands-on skills development. Upon completion, trainees are prepared to take state exams to obtain CNA or other relevant certification.

During training, the trainee adheres to location-specific standards for infection control, PPE use, safety, and privacy. They follow written and verbal instructions, perform detailed work accurately, handle stress, think critically, and prioritize tasks. The trainee collaborates with clients and families to meet physical, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, and social needs, delivering age-appropriate care as per the care plan.

The trainee assists the care team, documents care activities, and communicates client condition changes to licensed nurses. They help with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, vital signs, psychosocial support, and personal care. They assist with transfers, repositioning, range of motion exercises, walking, and support with meals and nutritional intake. Additional duties include housekeeping, laundry, and other non-certified nursing tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Minimum age of 16 years.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care is preferred.
• In applicable states, certification and registration with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry are required.
• Depending on responsibilities, may require a valid driver’s license and a clean motor vehicle report, especially if classified as a Sanford Category II Driver. Must meet medical qualifications for driving as per Sanford policy.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. For accommodations during the application process, contact 1-877-673-0854 or email [e-mail].