Nurse Aide Trainee - Full-Time/Part-Time

Want to be a CNA? Want to do it with no out-of-pocket expense? Look no further than this, through the WisCaregivers program!

Position Summary

As a WisCaregiver CNA Trainee, you will have the opportunity to work at one of our highly rated North Shore Healthcare facilities. Performing tasks that do not require the CNA certification but expose you to the work—allowing you to earn a paycheck while you work towards your free CNA certification.

We will help provide the necessary training, and once you are ready for the exam, we will pay for up to 3 attempts. After you become certified, you will have the opportunity to work at one of our highly rated facilities and apply the skills you learned while working and training! After 6 months working in a North Shore Healthcare facility, you will receive a $500 retention bonus. Additionally, if you choose to work at one of our facilities, you will be eligible to enroll in our comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities:

CNA Trainee

• As a CNA trainee, you will assist with day-to-day activities in providing support to residents, nursing assistants, housekeeping, culinary, and activities staff in order to provide high-quality care.
• Assist the nursing team with serving meals, snacks, and fluids (not providing care).
• Ensure rooms are cleaned, organized, and sanitized.
• Assist housekeeping and nursing staff with preparing rooms for new admissions.
• Make beds – ensure resident call lights are easily accessible.
• Stock resident rooms with wipes, clean washcloths, clean towels, gloves, etc.
• Answer call lights, serve residents, and report to qualified staff if necessary.
• May transport residents (to and from meals or activities) per community/state regulations.
• Pick up dirty trays, glasses, and utensils from resident rooms and dining areas.
• Complete daily task sheet and return to unit manager.

CNA

• Providing great patient care.
• Answering patient call lights and responding in a timely manner.
• Providing physical support for residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising.
• Turning and repositioning bedridden patients.
• Ensuring residents receive an appropriate diet by reviewing dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences.
• Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output to report changes to nursing staff.
• Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff.
• Examining residents to detect care needs, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.
• Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints or physical symptoms, to nurses.
• Meeting/responding to the behavioral, emotional, and psychosocial needs of residents.
• Remaining up to date with CNA training and facility policy and procedure.

Wisconsin Caregiver Extras:

• Free CNA training and certification sponsored by WisCaregiver Careers.
• Ability to earn while you learn with the opportunity to work at one of our highly rated facilities.
• $500 retention bonus after 6 months as a certified CNA at our facility.

North Shore Healthcare Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Health insurance for full-time employees starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental and vision insurance for full and part-time staff.
• 401(K) Program for full and part-time staff.
• 6 paid holidays plus one floating holiday for full-time staff.
• Company paid life insurance for full-time staff.
• Voluntary life and disability insurance for full-time staff.
• Paid Time Off.