Nursing Asst in Training

Battleground of Cascadia, LLC; Battle Ground (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Battleground of Cascadia, LLC is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to support residents and assist CNAs in daily duties, grooming, feeding, hygiene, and mobility within the facility.

Education: High school diploma or GED; CNA program completed or enrolled with plans to progress in nursing. State background checks required; six months long-term care experience preferred; CNA certification within 120 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
• Enrollment in CNA program may be compensated differently based on clinical education received.
• A state-approved CNA training program and certification within 120 days of employment are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist CNAs in day-to-day functions.
• Answer nurse call system to determine resident needs.
• Assist residents with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care.
• Obtain food trays and assist residents with feeding.
• Assist residents with range of motion exercises and movement to wheelchair or activity areas.
• Assist residents with turning and positioning in bed.
• Document services provided.
• Assist residents with ambulation for short distances.
• Maintain punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
• Perform other duties and protect resident confidentiality.

Skills

Customer service

Emergency response

Communication

Compassion and patience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

A Nursing Assistant is 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.


• Answers nurse call system to determine resident needs.


• 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.


• Maintains resident/patient confidentiality.


• 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

• Strong customer service skills.


• 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 & become 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.