Nurse Aide Trainee

Position: Nurse Aide Trainee ($12.00/hr)
Train to become a full-time SRNA (State Registered Nurse Aide). This position is also commonly referred to as a CNA (Certified Nurse Aide). Prior experience and education are NOT required. You will receive pay during your on-the-job training and we will also pay for your test to become certified. Full-time and part-time opportunities available.

What to expect as a Nurse Aide Trainee:

You can look forward to a comprehensive, paid training program that will prepare you to become a certified State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) in the state of Kentucky. Training includes:

• 75 combined hours of online instruction, hands-on clinical training, and job shadowing/mentorship
• Preparation for your Kentucky Board of Nursing Competency Evaluation Examination

After more than a month of classroom and hands-on training combined, you'll feel comfortable and confident in taking your State Competency Evaluation Examination with the Kentucky Board of Nursing.

Why Corbin Health & Rehabilitation Center?

Once hired, you'll be working with an award-winning staff comprised of professionals dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of life for our residents while encouraging the support of family, friends, and community. As such, we've been recognized with the following accolades:

• Best of Kentucky in 2018 by the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF)
• People's Choice Award for Best Nursing Facility in 2017, 2018, and 2020 by the Corbin News Journal

The Rewards!

We believe that positive resident experiences begin with positive employee experiences. That's why we're proud to offer:

• Shift Differentials
• Competitive wages - New rates
• Comprehensive benefits package to include:
  • Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee celebrations
• Professional recognition
• Career Development Opportunities
  • Educational opportunities with local nursing schools
  • Mentorship/Supervisory promotional opportunities

Some benefits available to full-time employees only.

Nurse Aide Job Summary

Once certified, the Nurse Aide is responsible for delivering routine nursing care to residents under the direction of the charge nurse on duty. The Nurse Aide will also provide a safe and dignified environment for all assigned residents in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.

Provides quality nursing care to residents in an environment that promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice and individuality as illustrated by the following:

• Provides individualized attention, which encourages each resident's ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.
• Is knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents, and provides support to the residents according to their care plan. Contributes to the care planning process by providing the charge nurse or other care planning staff with specific information and observations of the resident's needs and preferences.
• Attends to the individual needs of residents, which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating or other needs in keeping with the individuals' care requirements.
• Maintains the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents in the delivery of services to them. Interacts with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment.
• Fully understands all aspects of residents' rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Is responsible for promptly reporting to the charge nurse or administrative staff incidents or evidence of resident abuse or violation of residents' rights.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment; reports environmental deficiencies to the charge nurse such as lighting or equipment problems.
• Observes residents for changes in condition or behavior and…