Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified

Location: Rensselaer

Position Summary

The Nurse Aide in Training is responsible for providing 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.

Education, Experience, and Licensure 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 (4) month period the Nurse Aide in Training must meet the certification requirements to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

* CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific

Job Requirements

* Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as willingness to handle difficult patients

* 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

* 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, and safety and sanitation

* Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

* Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

* Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures

* Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

* 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 supervisor 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer