Nurse Aide In Training

Nurse Aide in Training

Connersville, Indiana

At Hickory Creek Healthcare, we have a culture of warmth and caring. Our staff feels like a family with each other and with the people for whom they care. It’s a special place for special people.

The goal of Hickory Creek Healthcare is to deliver the best possible long-term care and rehabilitation services to all our residents on a consistent basis every day of the year. To do that, we rely on the strengths and talents of our professional and dedicated employees.

The Nurse Aide Training program is a paid job opportunity that anyone can apply for to become a Certified Nurse Aide. With no previous work experience required, you complete the 30 hours of classroom and 75 hours of on-the-floor clinical to become a CNA. After completion of the CNA program, additional pathways and opportunities are available to those who want to advance their career in nursing.

What the Nurse Aide Training Program can offer you:

• Free textbook
• Unlimited one-on-one time with your instructor
• Free study materials
• Free uniform
• Free State testing attempts
• Stepping stones to grow your nursing career

What will you be doing and how will you make a difference at Hickory Creek Healthcare:

• Assists in making resident beds.
• Transports residents in wheelchairs to and from activities, the dining room, and therapy in an efficient manner.
• Distributes clothing protectors to residents in the dining room.
• May assist with dining room presetting of coffee and drinks.
• Passes food trays to residents but does not assist with feeding.
• Ensures that clean ice water pitchers and cups are provided and are full in each resident’s room no less than
  once per shift/tour of duty.
• Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness n unit including cleaning pantry, cleaning utility rooms,
  wheelchairs, Geri-chairs, beside tables, keep bedside drawers’ closets, wardrobe, and table organized.
• Keeps resident personal care items separated in bags.
• Transports soiled clothing to laundry or to repair.
• Fills linen carts, obtains linens or distributes linens to resident.
• Participates or assists with resident activities.
• Immediately reports unusual occurrences, significant changes in residents physical or behavioral condition,
  patterns of decreased social interactions, angry sad behavior and refusals of treatment to the Unit Charge Nurse.
• Complies with the company’s privacy practices and procedures related to resident and employee records and
  all state and federal privacy practices and procedures related to resident and employee records and all state and
  federal privacy laws including HIPAA.
• Complies with and adheres to the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the Bloodborne Pathogens Standards.
• Protective Personal Equipment (PPE), including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, extremities, protective clothing, and protective shield and barriers, will be provided,
  used, and maintained.
• Demonstrates teamwork and prompt and regular attendance to work to ensure that quality care and services are
  provided to the patients we serve.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff

Benefits and perks may include:

• Top competitive market wages
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay and opportunities to earn additional PTO
• Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth option and flex spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Paid training, skills certification & career development support
• Continued education opportunities with company-sponsored scholarship programs
• Tuition assistance and certification reimbursement
• Lucrative employee referral bonus program
• Employee assistance program & wellness support
• Retail, food & entertainment discounts, and so much more

• Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

We are Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and other protected categories.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)