Student Nurse Aide

Birchwood Nursing; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Student Nurse Aide to join their compassionate team. This role emphasizes reliability and strong communication skills while providing essential care to elderly and handicapped individuals. The ideal candidate will have completed the required ADL training and possess a genuine interest in patient welfare. Join a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the lives of residents, and develop your skills in a fulfilling career path in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must provide proof of 16hr ADL training by authorized School/Instructor.
• Ability to perform tasks within physical demand requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and observe residents as per guidelines.
• Support nursing department with non-nursing tasks like bed-making.

Skills

Reliability

Good communication skills

Self-discipline

Ability to multi-task

Genuine care for elderly and handicapped

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Completion of 16hr ADL training

Job description

We are seeking STUDENT NURSE AIDE to join our growing team!

Reliability, trustworthiness and consistency with regard to attendance is extremely important to this job. The ability to regularly and timely attend work, cooperate and politely work and deal with others, and to effectively multi-task and work in a stressful environment are also essential functions of this job.

KNOWLEDGE BASE:

1. Must provide written proof of completion of 16hr ADL training by an authorized School/Instructor.
2. Only perform patient care areas that the student has received training for.
3. Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.
4. Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
5. Genuine care for and interest in elderly and handicapped people.
6. Ability to comply with the Patient Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities.
7. Ability to comply with Company and departmental safety policies and procedures.
8. Accountable for personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, catheter care, pericare, and dressing), and observation of residents within patient care policy guidelines.
9. Identify and report any condition requiring management attention.
10. Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room.
11. Ambulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.
12. Routinely turn and position patients.
13. Provide support to the nursing department by assisting with non-nursing tasks, including, but not limited to bed-making, passing water/ice, answering call lights, and gathering supplies.
14. Perform range of motion and reality orientation with residents as directed.
15. Ability to lift, bend and twist repetitively with minor assistance.
16. Basic computer knowledge.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Sitting: 1 - 2 hours in an 8 hour work shift.
2. Standing: 3-7 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates continuous to walking.
3. Walking: 3-7 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates occasionally to standing.
4. Lifting: Ability to maneuver and lift 50 lbs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.