Nursing Assistant in Training

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

As a Nursing Assistant, you’ll be an important part of our caregiving team, working alongside CNAs to provide compassionate, hands-on care and support to our residents. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping others and looking to grow their career in healthcare.

Nursing Assistants may have completed a CNA program or be currently enrolled in one. In this role, you’ll work closely with our CNAs and nursing team, assisting with daily care and helping ensure our residents feel safe, respected, and cared for. If you’re dependable, compassionate, and ready to build your skills in a rewarding healthcare environment, we’d love to have you join our team!

Why You'll Love Working Here:

You’ll be part of a supportive team that values teamwork, respect, and quality resident care. We believe in recognizing the important work our CNAs do and providing opportunities to grow along the way.

We offer:

• SEIU 503 Union benefits, including retention bonuses and additional shift bonuses per the union contract
• $1.00–$1.50 shift differentials for Evening and Overnight shifts
• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment

Essential Functions

• Assists CNAs in their day-to-day functions.
• Answers nurse call system to determine resident needs.
• Assists residents with grooming, oral hygiene, bathing, hair, and incontinence care.
• Obtains food trays and assists residents with feeding.
• Assists residents with range of motion exercises, and movement to wheelchair or activity areas.
• Assists residents with turning and positioning in bed.
• Documents services provided
• Assists residents with ambulation for short distance in facility.
• Punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.

Other Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains resident/patient confidentiality.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and patience.

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Licenses/Certification

• Within 120 days of employment, completes a state-approved nursing assistant training program & become certified.
• Valid CPR Certificate