Nurse Assistant Trainee

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At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

The Nurse Assistant Training Program is intended for candidates who do not currently hold a CNA license.

MultiCare's Nursing Assistant Training Program is open for applications! Prior to applying, please visit our training program website at : Nursing Assistant Training Program - MultiCare Health System Jobs

If you are not eligible for this program, please visit our careers website for other opportunities at : MultiCare Health System Jobs : Hospital and Nursing Jobs

Location :

All classroom times take place at MultiCare University (MCU) Puyallup, WA

Clinical Locations : Various units at Tacoma General (Tacoma, WA) and Good Samaritan Hospital (Puyallup, WA)

Program Details :

The training period of the program is 7 weeks in length depending on holiday closures.

Cohort Start Date : We are currently recruiting for a start date of March 24, 2025.

All offers are contingent upon acceptable results on a pre-employment drug screen and background check. MultiCare maintains a nicotine-free work environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as grooming, bed baths, toileting, incontinence care, perineal care, oral care, and other general hygiene needs.
• Promote infection prevention by properly performing urinary catheter care, hand hygiene, and proper application / removal of personal protective equipment.
• Insure accurate tracking of intake (food and drink) and output (urine and feces)
• Dealing with bodily fluids, and the possibility of working around those with contagious diseases
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Perform duties as assigned in an accurate and timely manner.
• Demonstrates initiative, problem solving ability, adaptability, and flexibility.
• Work and communicatein a professional manner.
• This position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
• Working in a hospital setting does require the possibility of working weekends and holidays.

Qualifications :

Pay & Benefits :

This is a paid, benefits eligible position. Benefits are effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment at MultiCare.

MultiCare will pay the cost of the following items :

Supplies :

For classroom instruction you will need :

Program Schedule :

If extended an offer, the schedule during the training program will be :

After Training :

Once training is completed, you will continue working on your training unit in your NAC Trainee Position. The schedule will change but you are required to keep your .8FTE

Once licensure has been obtained your position would be updated to CNA and a transfer to your permanent unit. Schedule will change to 12-hour shifts (three days a week on a rotating schedule). Days or nights are available.

FTE.8_ Shift : During Training M-F, 32hr work week. After Training : 3 days a week, 12 hours each day. Day and night shifts available.

Position Summary

The Nursing Assistant Trainee (NAC Trainee) works under the direction of a Registered Nurse to provide quality care that is focused on the comfort and well-being of the patient and family.

Employees in this job will only perform work within the scope of the Trainee position as outlined in the education program.

Responsibilities

Requirements

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration and Kindness. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $19.00 - $19.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to : skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and / or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

Salary : $19