Are you a newly active Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR)? We’re hiring!
NARs must complete the state Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) exams and have a “NAC Pending” status before employment.

*We’re also offering sponsorships for CNA training programs—including an HCA-to-CNA bridge pathway—with employment opportunities available upon successful completion of training.

Things to consider before applying:

a.) Nurse Aide Training Program is completely voluntary and unpaid
b.) 4-week hybrid class, days, Monday - Friday

b.) Includes two in-person lab sessions per week in Port Orchard

d.) Potential employment opportunities upon course completion

Position Summary

The Nurse Aide in Training is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to assure patient safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Currently enrolled in a State-approved CNA program and may work for a single consecutive period of four (4) months. At the conclusion of the four (4) month period the Nurse Aide in Training must meet the certification requirements to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as willingness to handle difficult patients
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursing department
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse
Assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting under the direct supervisor of a licensed nurse
Accurately document and chart patient care
Respond to call lights promptly
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Assist in the evacuation of patients
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Lift 35 lbs. floor to waist, lift 35 lbs. waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs., and push/pull 35 lbs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified