Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified

Life Care Center of Mount Vernon is situated in the picturesque Skagit Valley, renowned for its annual Tulip Festival. Residents enjoy a blend of small-town charm and modern amenities, with access to local farmers' markets, art galleries, and outdoor recreational activities. The community's commitment to preserving its natural beauty makes it a delightful place to call home.

We're seeking students to join our upcoming Nurse Aide Certification classes! If you're interested in becoming certified and joining our caregiving team please apply!

No CNA experience necessary, just your commitment to the course and employment after completion.

Do you meet these requirements?

• At least 18 years old
• Valid government-issued photo ID and Social Security card
• Ability to pass a background check
• Up-to-date immunizations, including TB test and COVID-19 vaccination
• Commitment to attend all scheduled classes and clinical dates
• Financial readiness to purchase required items (reimbursed upon completion)

If so, here are the details of the upcoming program:

• Class Location : Life Care Center of Mount Vernon
• Facility Hiring : Mount Vernon and Sedro-Woolley
• Classroom Instruction Dates : Tuesday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Clinical Instruction Dates : Tuesday to Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• CNA Testing : Completed within 3 weeks of class/clinical completion.

Our management team at Life Care Centers believes in caring for associates as if they were their own family and our engagement scores prove it. Come join us!

Shift openings include Days (6am-2:30pm) and Evenings (2pm-10:30pm).

CNAs and NAR's welcome to apply!

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