What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant Training Program position at Samaritan Health?
Nursing Assistant Training Program
Pay Rate: $15.50 per hour.
If you are a compassionate, caring, and dedicated individual, interested in a dynamic healthcare opportunity consider the Nursing Assistant Training Program that is held at Samaritan Medical Hospital in Watertown, NY. Students will help to maintain a patient's room with bed making, tidying up, emptying linen bags, washing patient's hands and face, and assisting with nail and hair care; passing trays, passing fluids, entering consumption records, assisting with activities, and assisting ambulatory residents who needs queuing.
- Classes will start April 4th with a grad date of May 9th.
- Class hours are 7am-7:30pm for 6 weeks and will be comprised of 1 day of classroom and clinical training and 2 days of on-the-job training/shadowing.
- This 6-week, PAID training program will require a time commitment of approximately 36 hours per week (Three 12-hour days)
The first week will be Monday through Wednesday for orientation with a 1/2 day on Thursday.
Selected applicants are contacted and scheduled for an interview. Those that are chosen to participate in the program will be required to pass
- Background check
- Reference screening
- Drug test
- Physical
Prior to being officially awarded a seat in the training program.
All students completing the program will have an opportunity to work at our hospital in the role of a Nursing Assistant. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, apply online to get started.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or a GED
- Be able to lift 50lbs
Provide proof of immunizations.
Students will learn:
- Ability to document on medical records and patient care forms and understand printed health related material.
- Computer experience in charting.
- How to work effectively with others, possess tact, discretion and diplomacy.
- To work under stress and complete duties sometimes with numerous interruptions.
- To document, accurately, type of care given.
- To communicate information to supervisor and co-workers.
- How to use equipment used to move patients, take vital signs and document.
- Ability to understand printed health related material.
- BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire.
- Any other associated duties as assigned.
Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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