Nurse Aide in Training

Overview

Diversicare provides post-acute care services to patients and residents at 43 skilled nursing and long-term care centers across eight states, primarily in the Southeast, Midwest, and Southwest United States. The company is committed to improving every life it touches by providing exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations. Core values include Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork, and Stewardship and are supported by 12 service standards.

Our culture is built on trust, respect, customer focus, compassion, diplomacy, appreciation, and strong communication skills. Diversicare team members play a critical role in fostering an environment of service excellence, creating a warm, caring, safe, and professional environment for customers and colleagues alike.

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Excellent 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Referral bonuses
• DiversICARE employee hardship fund
• Pay advancement program – OnShift Wallet

• Assist the Certified Nursing Assistant in providing direct care to residents/patients according to treatment plans and as directed by the training instructor.
• Help with resident/patient care needs and comforts including oral hygiene, bathing, dressing/undressing, and maintaining room cleanliness.
• Complete assignments directed by the training instructor, including exercises and hands-on learning activities.
• Attend and participate in classroom activities, scheduled orientation programs and on-the-job training.
• Provide safe bedside care and assistance with integrity and compassion.
• Communicate effectively with patients/residents and nursing team members to ensure confidence and quality of care.
• Accompany residents, as needed, to activities and functions.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.
• Build supportive relationships with patients/residents, family members, and other team members.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations, as this position may access protected health information.
• Study for and pass the state-administered exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant.

• Willingness to learn and passion for caring for residents and patients at their point of need.
• Prior experience working in a skilled nursing or long-term care center is a plus.
• Ability to communicate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/patients, families, community members, volunteers, and Diversicare team members.
• Special interest in and positive attitude toward working with long-term care residents/patients and the elderly.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and aptitude to learn company applications.

(EOE)