Nurse Aide In Training

Nurse Aide in Training

Columbus, Indiana

At Hickory Creek Healthcare, we have a culture of warmth and caring. Our staff feels like a family with each other and with the people for whom they care. It’s a special place for special people.

The goal of Hickory Creek Healthcare is to deliver the best possible long-term care and rehabilitation services to all our residents on a consistent basis every day of the year. To do that, we rely on the strengths and talents of our professional and dedicated employees.

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 the Nurse Aide Training Program can offer you:

• Free uniform
• Free textbook
• Free study materials
• Stepping stones to grow your nursing career
• Unlimited one-on-one time with your instructor
• Free State testing attempts

What will you be doing and how will you make a difference at Hickory Creek Healthcare:

• Assists in making resident beds.
• Keeps resident personal care items separated in bags.
• May assist with dining room presetting of coffee and drinks.
• Distributes clothing protectors to residents in the dining room.
• Fills linen carts, obtains linens or distributes linens to resident.
• 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.
• 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 and adheres to the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the Bloodborne Pathogens Standards.
• 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.
• 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.
• Transports soiled clothing to laundry or to repair.
• Participates or assists with resident activities.
• Transports residents in wheelchairs to and from activities, the dining room, and therapy in an efficient manner.
• 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.
• Passes food trays to residents but does not assist with feeding.
• 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:

• Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay and *opportunities to earn additional PTO
• Tuition assistance and certification reimbursement*
• Top competitive market wages
• Retail, food & entertainment discounts, and so much more
• Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Paid training, skills certification & career development support
• Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth option
• Continued education opportunities through Purdue Global & O2NE scholarship program
• Access up to 75% of your earned wages before payday with PayActiv*
• Employee assistance program & wellness support
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Lucrative employee referral bonus program

• Terms and conditions apply

We are committed to the safety and health of our team members, residents and families we serve. As such, Hickory Creek Healthcare 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.