Nurse Aide in Training, Non-Certified

About the Role

Hallmark Manor is seeking professionals interested in being sponsored through a FREE WA State Approved CNA program. Full-time/Part-time/PRN opportunities available upon course completion.

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. The goal is to assure patient safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide routine daily nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients.
• Assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting.
• 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.
• Lift 35 lbs. floor to waist, lift 35 lbs. waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs., and push/pull 35 lbs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.
• Willingness to handle difficult patients.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures.
• Knowledgeable of 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 patient rights, and 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.
• Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Qualifications

• 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 (4) month period.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.