Nurse Aide in Training

About the role

Diversicare invites you to apply to become a Nursing Assistant Trainee. We are looking for passionate caregivers who want to work with a team dedicated to service excellence, built on trust, respect, customer focus, compassion, diplomacy, appreciation, and strong communication skills. Our Mission is to “Improve every life we touch by providing exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations,” guided by our Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork, and Stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team member to assist the current Certified Nursing Assistant in providing direct care to residents/patients in accordance with treatment plans, as directed by the training course instructor
• Assist with resident/patient care needs and comforts including but not limited to oral hygiene, bathing functions, dressing/undressing as necessary, and room cleanliness
• Complete all assignments directed by the training course instructor, including exercises and hands-on learning activities
• Attend and participate in classroom activities, scheduled orientation programs, and 'on the job' trainings
• Provide safe bedside care and assistance delivered with integrity and compassion
• Communicate effectively to both patient/resident and nursing team members to ensure confidence and quality of care
• Accompany residents, as needed, to various activities and functions
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Build serving relationships with patients/residents, family members, and other team members
• Comply with HIPAA as this position may have access to protected health information
• Study and take the state administered exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and a passion for caring for residents and patients at their point of need
• Prior experience working in a skilled nursing or long-term care center is a plus
• Able to communicate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/patients, families, community members, volunteers, and Diversicare team members
• Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents/patients and the elderly
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Excellent 401k plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
• Long and Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Referral Bonuses
• DiversICARE - employee hardship fund
• Pay advancement program - OnShift Wallet