TRAIN TO BE A CNA - Paid Tuition! (Healthcare)

Hourly wage: $17 - $25

Job Responsibilities

• Orientation and Identification
  
  • Understand the facility's administrative structure as introduced during pre-training orientation.
  • Use wristbands or photo card files to correctly identify residents before administering treatments, serving meals, etc.
• Reporting and Documentation
  
  • Report all accidents and incidents during the shift in which they occur.
  • Use only facility-approved abbreviations when documenting.
  • Notify the Nurse Supervisor or Charge Nurse promptly of any changes in a resident's condition.
  • Record all information on flow sheets, notes, and charts in a clear, descriptive manner.
  • Maintain confidentiality of resident information, especially protected health information (PHI).
  • Immediately report any suspected or known privacy violations to the Administrator.
  • Report any unauthorized access or attempted access to the facility's information system.
• Care Duties
  
  • Perform only those nursing care procedures for which you've received training.
  • Prepare resident rooms for new admissions (e.g., make bed, put up name tags, have admission kit ready).
  • Greet new residents, escort them to their rooms, and introduce them to roommates, other residents, and staff.
  • Inventory and label residents' personal belongings as instructed. Store their clothing appropriately.
  • Help residents pack when being transferred or discharged and assist with transportation to new locations or vehicles.
  • Participate in nursing shift reports and follow exposure control policies related to blood and body fluids.
• Daily Resident Care
  
  • Make beds and provide extra blankets as needed.
  • Take and record residents' temperatures, pulses, and respirations (TPRs) as instructed.
  • Weigh and measure residents as needed.
  • Frequently check residents who are unable to call for help.
  • Respond to resident calls promptly and ensure their personal care needs are being met.
• Meal Assistance
  
  • Help residents identify food on their trays, especially those with visual impairments.
  • Record food and fluid intake.
  • Report any changes in eating habits to the Nurse Supervisor or Charge Nurse.
  • Keep water pitchers clean, filled, and within residents' reach.
  • Provide after-meal care, including tray removal and cleaning the resident's hands, face, or clothing.
• Teamwork and Communication
  
  • Follow all assigned tasks and schedules as directed by supervisors.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure resident needs are met.
  • Report any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, or hazardous chemicals according to facility policy.
• Resident Rights
  
  • Keep all resident care and health information confidential.
  • Report any unauthorized disclosures of information.
  • Report any allegations of resident abuse or theft of property.
  • Respect a resident's right to refuse treatment and notify a supervisor of such requests.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not include supervisory duties.

Qualifications

• Education
  
  • Minimum: 8th-grade education
• Language Skills
  
  • Able to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, and regulations.
  • Able to write clear reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Able to present information and respond to questions from managers and colleagues effectively.
• Mathematical Skills
  
  • Able to apply basic math concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Reasoning Ability
  
  • Able to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
  • Able to understand and follow written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• [Not specified; add if applicable.]

Physical Demands

• Must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Regular use of computers and office equipment (copier, scanner, fax, telephone, calculator).
• Regular activities: sitting, standing, walking, talking, reading, and hearing.
• May be required to assist with resident evacuations during emergencies.

Work Environment

• Noise level is generally low to moderate.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Information

• Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties as needed.
• Job description outlines the general nature and scope of responsibilities and may change based on facility needs.