Nursing Asst in Training

Cascadia of Lewiston; Lewiston (ID); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascadia of Lewiston is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support residents in a long-term care setting. The role emphasizes compassionate care, assisting CNAs, responding to nurse calls, helping with grooming, feeding, and mobility under supervision.

You must have a high school diploma or GED, complete a state-approved CNA program within 120 days, and may be enrolled in a nursing program. At least six months in long-term care preferred; on-the-job training included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
• Complete 16 hours of classroom education and skills checks for clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Assists CNAs in 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 mobility to wheelchair or activity areas.
• Assists residents with turning and positioning in bed.
• Documents services provided.
• Maintains confidentiality and follows codes of conduct.

Skills

Customer service

Decisive action

Effective 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.