Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified

About the Role

The Nurse Aide in Training provides routine daily nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. The role ensures patient safety and promotes the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Currently enrolled in a State-approved CNA program and may work for a single consecutive period of four (4) months. Must meet certification requirements to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at the conclusion of the four-month period.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation. Certification must remain current during employment.
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as willingness to handle difficult patients
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in post-acute care facilities

Responsibilities

• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursing department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas, including but not limited to: patient rights, safety, and sanitation
• Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures
• Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and complete mandatory training
• Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
• Assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
• Accurately document and chart patient care
• Respond to call lights promptly
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Perform physical tasks including sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Lift 35 lbs. from floor to waist, lift 35 lbs. from waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs., and push/pull 35 lbs.