Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified

Provides routine daily nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to assure patient safety and attain or maintain 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. At the conclusion of the four-month period, must meet certification requirements to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation; 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
• Knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facility
• Ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursing department
• Proficient in all competency areas, including but not limited to: patient rights, safety, and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understands and follows company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory training

Responsibilities

• 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 towards 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
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Lift 35 lbs. floor to waist, lift 35 lbs. waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs., and push/pull 35 lbs.