Description
Nursing Asst in Training
Job Type
Full-time, Part-time
Moscow, ID
Description"To care for those who once cared for us is one of the highest honors."
-Tia Walker
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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Complete a state-approved nursing assistant training program and become certified within 120 days of employment
- Complete 16 hours of classroom education and pass clinical skills checks for assigned clinical areas
- Successfully clear state-specific background check prior to patient/resident contact
- Six months experience in a long-term care environment
- Strong customer service, communication, compassion, and ability to react decisively in emergencies
What We Do
Paradise Creek Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia is a leading healthcare provider specializing in rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. As a 64-bed Medicare and Medicaid Certified facility located in Moscow, Idaho, it is dedicated to improving lives by serving individuals recovering from surgery, illness, or injury, as well as those needing continuous 24/7 nursing support to ensure the highest quality of patient care.
