Free Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified -

Position Summary

The Nurse Aid in Training will teach you skills where you can provide 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 Life Care will assist with enrollment into our CNA certification 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). Life Care Center of Kennewick will provide the CNA course free of charge with an agreement of 1 year employment CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment. You will learn how to... Have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as willingness to handle difficult patients Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action Understand 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 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 Have integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training 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