Nursing Assistant Trainee PT

Good Samaritan Society; Lakota (ND); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in healthcare is seeking a Nursing Assistant Trainee in Lakota, North Dakota. This part-time position focuses on developing skills to provide personal care and support to clients while enrolled in a training program. Trainees will gain hands-on experience and complete online coursework, preparing them for certification exams upon completion.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Generous time off

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16; prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Certified and registered with the UAP Registry if applicable.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to clients under supervision.
• Assist with basic healthcare needs and daily living activities.
• Document care and communicate client condition changes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Stress management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Nursing Assistant Trainee PT | Sanford Careers

Good Samaritan

Nursing Assistant Trainee PT Lakota, North Dakota

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

Facility: GSS ND Lakota Center

Location: Lakota, ND

Address: 608 4th Ave SW, Lakota, ND 58344, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: Part-time

Weekly Hours: 16.00

Starting Rate: $18.00

Job Summary

The Nursing Assistant Trainee is enrolled in a learning program 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 must work within the role of a non-certified nursing assistant and fulfill all training requirements within the designated timeframe. The program includes online coursework and hands-on skills development. Upon completion, trainees will be prepared to take state exams to obtain CNA or other certification.

While in training, the trainee follows location-specific standards for infection control, PPE use, safety, and privacy. They demonstrate the ability to follow instructions, handle stress, think critically, and prioritize tasks. The trainee works with clients and families to meet physical, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, and social needs, providing age-appropriate care as per the care plan.

The trainee assists with basic healthcare needs and activities of daily living, documents care, communicates client condition changes, and supports with transfers, repositioning, exercises, and mobility. They also assist with meals, hydration, housekeeping, laundry, and other duties within the non-certified nursing assistant scope.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Minimum age 16; prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Certified and registered with the UAP Registry if applicable.
• Dependent on responsibilities, may require a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record, with medical clearance for driving as per Sanford policy.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), work/life balance benefits, and generous time off. For more details, visit Sanford Total Rewards.

The organization is an EEO/AA employer. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Employment is contingent upon a drug screen and background check.