Pre-T Nurse Aide

About the role

This position is an unlicensed team member that works in the nursing department prior to the completion of the nurse aide training program.

Pay

$14.00 an hour while in training with pay increasing upon training completion.

General Considerations

• The team member during this "prior to training" period, can't perform any direct/physical patient care.
• The position is part of the Nurse Aide Training Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP).
• Once this team member completes the nurse aide classes and required clinical work, the team member is considered a Nurse Aide in Training (NAT).
• The facility may not use any individual working in the facility as a nurse aide for more than 4 months under the Pre-T or NAT positions. The team member must pass the licensure test to become a STNA during this time period. If the team member fails to pass the licensure test in the 4 month period, they either have to be terminated or be moved to a non-nursing position.

Responsibilities

• Answer call lights.
• Pass ice and water to patients between meals. Assist with hydration cart and HS snack pass.
• Assist with making patient beds.
• Assist with laundry portion of STNA job: Put away patient's clean personal laundry.
• Stock the clean linen closets following proper infection control techniques.
• Clean and organize patient drawers under the direction of patient/responsible party.
• Empty soiled utility containers in outside trash.
• Mark personal items (i.e. toothbrush, denture cups, toothpaste, etc…) to prevent cross contamination.
• Set dining room tables (linens and silver ware) in prep for meal service.
• Meal Service – team member is not permitted to feed any patient.
• Passing trays and drinks to residents in dining room.
• Delivering room trays to patients room.
• Perform one on one visits/companionship with patients.
• Complete any other non-direct care task assigned by nurse or unit manager.
• Assist with activities if no other nursing related activities are needed.