Nurse Aide In Training

Rosewalk Village of Lafayette is now hiring Nurse Aides in Training
This is a great stepping stone to becoming a CNA!

At American Senior Communities, our Nurse Aide In Training positions help provide person-centered care to our residents while earning their Certified Nurse Aide certification.

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 ASC’s Nurse Aide Training Program can offer you:

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

What will you be doing and how will you make a difference at American Senior Communities?

• Passes food trays to residents but does not assist with feeding.
• Complies with and adheres to the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the Bloodborne Pathogens Standards.
• Fills linen carts, obtains linens or distributes linens to resident.
• Distributes clothing protectors to residents in the dining room.
• Transports soiled clothing to laundry or to repair.
• Participates or assists with resident activities.
• Keeps resident personal care items separated in bags.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assists in making resident beds.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff
• 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.
• May assist with dining room presetting of coffee and drinks.
• Demonstrates teamwork and prompt and regular attendance to work to ensure that quality care and services are provided to the patients we serve.
• Transports residents in wheelchairs to and from activities, the dining room, and therapy in an efficient manner.

Our commitment to our team members:

• Tuition assistance and certification reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus Program – get paid to refer a friend to join our team
• PTO and holiday pay for full time staff
• Convenient telehealth services for all employees
• Quarterly wage increases and bonus opportunities (conditions apply)
• PayActiv – Hourly employees have immediate access up to 50% of your earned pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans – Affordable, low cost options
• Workforce Chaplains: Confidential, non-denomination resources available for employees and household family members of employees
• 401k retirement plan
• Pathogen Reducing Air purification devices in corridors and common areas to help combat COVID-19

We are Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and other protected categories.