Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - PT Day Shift

Job Description: 

Introduction:
 

At EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day. 

Summary:

The CNA Preceptor is responsible for completing the on-boarding, and new hire training for new CNAs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Attends initial and ongoing preceptor program training requirements

Follows the structured preceptor process to effectively onboard and train newly hired CNAs

Utilizes standard onboarding tools such as training checklists and schedule templates

Collaborates with Preceptor Program Leader, and clinical and community leaders for on-going success of the program

Demonstrates competence in areas of teaching, organization, and communication

Provides ongoing coaching feedback to newly hired CNAs and report success and concerns to hiring managers

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

-Current Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification or Level 1 Medication Aide (L1MA) certification in the state of practice

-2+ years of CNA experience and 1+ year of EverTrue service preferred; Direct care experience preferred

-Must be (and remain) in “good standing” with EverTrue, no corrective actions in the rolling 12 months.

-A desire to be part of the “Person Centered Care” team

-Must be able to demonstrate core values and mission, customer service by prioritizing the needs of internal and external customers including creating a welcoming environment and assisting others without prompting, clinical competency, organizational standards related to operational procedures and clinical policy/procedure

-Must be committed to program for at least 1 year

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical activities, demands, and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk to hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to push/pull 45 lbs.

A well-lighted and ventilated working area that has its own temperature control system (air conditioning and heat).  Is subject to emotionally upset residents, or family members.  Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.  Is subject to exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.  Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B virus within guidelines of standard precautions.  Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided as needed.

This role description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this role.  Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards.

Additional Information:

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