Nursing Asst in Training

Moscow, ID

Description

"To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors." 

-Tia Walker

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At Paradise Creek, we are committed to supporting our employee's growth in their professional and personal lives.

Full time and Part time shifts, days or evenings.

A Nursing Assistant in Training can be the first step toward a secure career.  

We offer support to the right candidate toward your C.N.A. education, and a bonus is awarded once you become a Certified Nursing Assistant. 

Who we're looking for.

Caregivers at Paradise Creek embody

• Compassion
• Teamwork
• Empathy
• A strong work ethic
• A heart for service

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.

Benefits:

• Health (full time employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation
• Sick
• 401k
• employee assistance program
• Life insurance (full time employees)

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.
• 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.