Nursing Asst in Training

  • Colville
  • Colville Health

Job Type
Full-time
Description
A Nursing Assistant is compassionate caregiver. He/she has either successfully completed a CNA program or is currently enrolled in a program with the intention of progressing through nursing school. A Nursing Assistant assists CNAs in their daily duties with residents/patients.
Note: All employees of Cascadia Healthcare are required to submit and be cleared to work in the facility per each
state's specific background check requirements prior to contact with patients/residents.
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.
Requirements
Education
  • High school diploma or GED required.
Licenses/Certification
  • Within 120 days of employment, completes a state-approved nursing assistant training program & become certified.
  • NOTE: A Nursing Assistant enrolled in a nursing program may be compensated differently based upon the clinical education received.
Experience
  • Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.
  • Complete 16 hours of classroom education then complete skills checks for clinical areas for which job expectations include.

Salary Description
17.25 - 22.38 DOE