Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified
Company: Life Care
Location: Grandview
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
After being hired as a non-certified aid, you will have an
option to take a class to become certified, which will result in a
pay increase upon certification. 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
Keywords: Life Care, Overland Park , Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified, Healthcare , Grandview, Kansas
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