nurse aide in training - Sparta, TN , USA, United States - Life Care Centers of America

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    Life Care Center of Sparta is now recruiting for a C.N.A Class to occur in July 2023. Please apply online to become a full time Certified Nursing Assistant with us.

    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