Nurse Aide in Training

Company: American Senior Communities
Location: Elkhart
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

**Description****Riverside Village is now hiring Nurse Aides in Training****This is a great stepping stone to becoming a CNA!**At American Senior Communities, our Nurse Aide In Training positions help provide person-centered care to our residents while earning their Certified Nurse Aide certification.The Nurse Aide Training program is a paid job opportunity that anyone can apply for to become a Certified Nurse Aide. With no previous work experience required, you complete the 30 hours of classroom and 75 hours of on-the-floor clinical to become a CNA. After completion of the CNA program, additional pathways and opportunities are available to those who want to advance their career in nursing.**_What ASC's Nurse Aide Training Program can offer you:_**+ Free textbook+ Unlimited one-on-one time with your instructor+ Free study materials+ Free uniform+ Free State testing attempts+ Stepping stones to grow your nursing career**_What will you be doing and how will you make a difference at American Senior Communities?_**+ Assists in making resident beds.+ Transports residents in wheelchairs to and from activities, the dining room, and therapy in an efficient manner.+ Distributes clothing protectors to residents in the dining room.+ May assist with dining room presetting of coffee and drinks.+ Passes food trays to residents but does not assist with feeding.+ Ensures that clean ice water pitchers and cups are provided and are full in each resident's room no less than once per shift/tour of duty.+ Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness n unit including cleaning pantry, cleaning utility rooms, wheelchairs, Geri-chairs, beside tables, keep bedside drawers' closets, wardrobe, and table organized.+ Keeps resident personal care items separated in bags.+ Transports soiled clothing to laundry or to repair.+ Fills linen carts, obtains linens or distributes linens to resident.+ Participates or assists with resident activities.+ Immediately reports unusual occurrences, significant changes in residents physical or behavioral condition, patterns of decreased social interactions, angry sad behavior and refusals of treatment to the Unit Charge Nurse.+ Complies with the company's privacy practices and procedures related to resident and employee records and all state and federal privacy practices and procedures related to resident and employee records and all state and federal privacy laws including HIPAA.+ Complies with and adheres to the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the Bloodborne Pathogens Standards.+ Protective Personal Equipment (PPE), including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, extremities, protective clothing, and protective shield and barriers, will be provided, used, and maintained.+ Demonstrates teamwork and prompt and regular attendance to work to ensure that quality care and services are provided to the patients we serve.+ Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff**_Our commitment to our team members:_**+ PayActiv - Hourly employees have immediate access up to 50% of your earned pay+ Quarterly wage increases and bonus opportunities (conditions apply)+ Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans - Affordable, low cost options+ Convenient telehealth services for all employees+ Tuition assistance and certification reimbursement+ PTO and holiday pay for full time staff+ 401k retirement plan+ Employee Referral Bonus Program - get paid to refer a friend to join our team+ Workforce Chaplains: Confidential, non-denomination resources available for employees and household family members of employees+ Pathogen Reducing Air purification devices in corridors and common areas to help combat COVID-19_We are committed to the safety and health of our team members, residents and families we serve. As such, ASC is proud to have implemented a mandatory vaccination policy, requiring COVID-19 vaccination(s) for all employees and new hires. In accordance with our mission to compassionately serve every resident with quality care and excellence, we firmly believe that vaccinating all employees is essential for our customer's safety and health. New hires, including rehires, will need to show evidence of full vaccination on or before start or receive their first dose or one dose vaccine prior to start date. Should you have any questions regarding this, please speak with your recruiting contact directly.__The Company understands and respects that a limited number of candidates may have personal reasons for not receiving the vaccine. As such, we are asking those candidates who wish to request an exemption from being required to be vaccinated, submit a request for their exemption through their supervisor once hired._We are Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and other protected categories.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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