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Regency Integrated Health Services lists this Nurse Aide In Training (87747) opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Nurse Aide In TrainingHeritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center - Austin, TX 78722Nurse Aide in Training is a program that allows the employee to receive online and on the floor training as a Nurse Aide. Those that provide good customer service, are reliable, are team players, and have a strong work ethic will become eligible for Education Assistance to become a Certified Nurse Aide. Depending on availability and the employee's learning preferences, PAID ON THE JOB TRAINING will be provided at NO COST through one of the following avenues:Classes on or offsite at a Regency location.A local program offered by a community college or technical school.An internship and a waiver to skip the class but be able to pass a skills check and practice exam provided by the facility, that qualifies the employee to schedule for testing.The Nurse Aide and C.N.A.s work under the direction of the Charge Nurses and will provide assigned residents with assistance for activities of daily living as outlined in the resident's customized care plan. Nurse Aides and C.N.As must be compassionate, friendly, and enjoy helping others in order to provide the personal level of care expected.Provide residents with comfort and safety; including being able to detect and report situations that may cause resident accidents or injuries.Carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with resident care policy and procedure.Assist in customary daily requirements and tasks in care and treatment such as bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair, nails, moving residents from area to area, lifting, and transferring.Utilize and log in care provided into Electronic Medical Records system.Measure and record vital signs.Observe and report symptoms, reactions, and changes of conditions to residents to nursing staff.Maintain care of equipment and supplies.Walk with ambulatory residents or push in a wheelchair as required.Safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting in excess of 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.Answer call lights in a timely manner, trying to address the need of the resident or determine if assistance is needed from a Charge Nurse or another department.Always provide good customer service - tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.Other duties as assigned by Administrator or Nurse Management.Prior to beginning the Nurse Aide class, you will work in the role of Hospitality Aide for a minimum of two (2) weeks. This introductory period allows both you and the facility to ensure the Certified Nurse Aide role is a good fit and provides you with an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the responsibilities involved in caring for our residents.Answering call lightsMaking beds and assisting with maintaining resident roomsPassing water and supporting resident comfortPassing trays in the dining hallAssisting staff with other basic resident needs that do not require certificationSuccessful completion of this introductory period and demonstration of reliability, professionalism, and compassion for residents will allow you to move forward into the Nurse Aide Training Class provided by the facility.Job RequirementsHigh School Diploma or GED is highly preferred.Experience as a caregiver is preferred.Good communication skills.
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austin, TX, 78722, US
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