Nursing - HCA Trainee

Cascadia Senior Living; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living community in Silverdale is seeking an HCA Trainee to provide quality nursing care while undergoing training for HCA licensure. The role involves assisting caregivers, attending to residents' needs, and ensuring their well-being. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Sick leave, PTO, and floating holidays

Paid holidays at 1.5x pay

Employer-paid life insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Assists caregivers and provides quality nursing care to residents.
• Attends to individual resident needs as per care plans.
• Documents care and communicates effectively with residents.

Skills

Compassion

Problem-solving

Positive communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Fieldstone on Clear Creek, Silverdale, Washington, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, May 16, 2025 at 7:00 AM

HCA Trainee

POSITION SUMMARY

This position offers paid training requiring 75 hours over 120 days to obtain an HCA license from the state. When not in training, the HCA Trainee will assist caregivers throughout the community as assigned.

The Home Care Aide (HCA) Trainee provides quality nursing care to residents, promoting resident rights, dignity, and independence, while offering personalized attention and encouraging residents to maintain or improve their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The role involves promptly and courteously responding to residents' call lights.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Learns caregiver responsibilities through the training program, including completing study assignments.
2. Observes caregivers and practices learned skills with residents as directed.
3. Ensures care plans are followed, providing updates and observations to nursing staff regarding residents' needs and preferences.
4. Attends to individual resident needs as per care plans, including grooming, bathing, hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, and mobility assistance.
5. Maintains skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers and skin damage by repositioning residents and applying moisturizers.
6. Protects and reports the loss of residents' personal belongings.
7. Performs tasks such as taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and assisting with mobility using proper techniques.
8. Documents care and other information in accordance with policies, following safety and infection control procedures.
9. Communicates effectively with residents, families, visitors, peers, and supervisors.
10. Follows safety protocols, fire/disaster plans, and reports unsafe conditions or equipment needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Food handler's card
• Criminal background and fingerprint clearance
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn company applications
• Compassion and interest in working with seniors
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Positive communication skills with residents and team members
• Problem-solving abilities in resident care
• Maintains a clean, safe, and comfortable environment
• Meets health requirements mandated by state regulations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employees must meet physical requirements, such as sitting, talking, hearing, handling, reaching, standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 pounds), and other mobility tasks, with accommodations available for disabilities.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay based on experience and certifications
• Shift differentials, bonuses, and coverage bonuses
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Tax-advantaged savings accounts, including HSA with employer contributions
• Sick leave, PTO, and floating holidays
• Paid holidays at 1.5x pay
• Bereavement leave
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Retirement plans after 12 months and 1000 hours
• Employee Assistance Program and financial hardship support