Our Nurse Aide Trainee (NAT) position is an entry-level role designed for individuals who are committed to building a career in long-term care. In this role, the NAT enhances the quality of life for our residents through meaningful one-on-one interaction while training to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) under the guidance of licensed nursing staff and experienced CNAs. Bethany Village invests in this role by covering the cost of the CNA training program, and in return, we expect strong attendance, active participation, and a professional commitment to successfully completing the course. This position is ideal for individuals who take responsibility seriously, value learning, and are dedicated to providing compassionate, reliable care to our residents.

Basic Function:

To enhance the quality of life of our residents through one-on-one interaction. Training to be a Certified Nursing Assistant with the assistance of CNAs and Nursing staff. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with resident personal care. 
• Assist with dining room and feed residents.
• Assisting with daily one-on-one or small group activities with the residents.
• Pass waters and all needed supplies to residents such as briefs, underpants, wipes, soap, denture cups, etc.
• Transport residents to and from medical appointments.
• Answer call lights and assists residents as needed.
• Provide daily meal assistance passing of trays 
• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information.

Endorsing comply with the vision, objective, procedures, and policies of Bethany Village.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Take approved residents out for cigarette.
• Daily resident transportation to and from dining room and activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education Required:

• High school education or GED preferred.
• Ability to read, speak and write English is also required for this position.
• On-site training will be provided.

Experience Required:

• Previous long-term care experience helpful
• Prior experience working with the dementia resident preferred, and a genuine interest in the geriatric field is required.

Hazards:

Exposure to the following may be present in this position:

• Blood-borne pathogens and infectious body fluids/waste.
• MSDS sheets are available for all chemicals used.

Equipment Used:

• Computer, photocopier, fax machine, and general office equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Indoor - Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Every-other weekend required, and holidays may be required as needed.
• Overtime as needed.
• May be required to work past regular shift, or off-shifts as necessary.
• Working conditions for this position may include the following: inside, odors, adequate lighting, working with/around others, working alone.

Physical Demands:

• Some heavy lifting required at times:
• <15 lbs, throughout the shift.
• Constant walking, standing, turning crouching, pushing wheelchairs & carts, sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, depth perception, and concentration are required for this position. 

Personal Protective Equipment & Uniform Requirements:

• Nursing Scrubs.
• Bethany Village Photo I.D.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be able to communicate with co-workers, residents, and the families of the residents.
• Dependable, prompt, tactful, patient, a desire to work with geriatric residents.
• Resident-focused at all times, while acting as a pleasant professional is essential.
• Task-centeredness, punctuality, and a pleasant demeanor are beneficial to successful performance in this position.