Student Nurse Aide

Five Points Nursing & Rehabilitation; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Student Nurse Aide, where you will gain hands-on experience while working in a supportive environment. This role emphasizes the importance of reliability and effective communication, allowing you to make a difference in patients' lives while you train. You will perform essential patient care tasks, support the nursing department, and learn the intricacies of patient management. If you are committed to providing compassionate care and are eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of 16-hour ADL training from an authorized school or instructor.
• Basic computer knowledge and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care in trained areas, including grooming and bathing.
• Assist with ambulation and transfers, and support nursing tasks.

Skills

Reliability

Communication Skills

Self-discipline

Patience

Basic Computer Knowledge

Education

16-hour ADL training

Job description

CNA Class - Work while you train!

We’re seeking a Student Nurse Aide to join our growing team! Reliability, trustworthiness, and consistency in attendance are extremely important. The ability to attend work regularly and on time, work cooperatively and politely with others, and effectively multi-task in a stressful environment are also essential.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform patient care only in areas where training has been received.
2. Be accountable for personal care (e.g., grooming, bathing, catheter care, peri care, dressing) and observe residents within policy guidelines.
3. Identify and report conditions requiring management attention.
4. Change bed linens and maintain grooming supplies in resident rooms.
5. Assist with ambulation and transfers using appropriate devices and body mechanics.
6. Turn and position patients routinely.
7. Support the nursing department with tasks such as bed-making, passing water/ice, answering call lights, and gathering supplies.
8. Perform range of motion exercises and reality orientation as directed.

Qualifications:

1. Provide written proof of completing 16-hour ADL training from an authorized school or instructor.
2. Basic computer knowledge.
3. Good communication skills, with self-discipline and patience.
4. Ability to adhere to the Patient Bill of Rights and Employee Responsibilities.
5. Ability to follow safety policies and procedures of the company and department.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic under law.