Nursing Assistant Instructor

At the heart of our diverse community lies the Center for Caregiver Advancement (CCA). As California's foremost beacon of providing quality training programs for long-term care workers, we ardently foster an environment where every caregiver, regardless of background, feels embraced and empowered. Rooted in values of inclusivity and equity, our mission is to build the workforce of highly trained caregivers that many Californians can’t live without.

Every day for the next 15 years, 10,000 turn 65. This transition not only signifies a new chapter in their lives but also emphasizes the profound need to nurture and grow our long-term care workforce, ensuring we rise compassionately to the occasion. Recognizing that a significant portion of our devoted direct care workers come from varied ethnicities and international origins, we are poised to meet these emerging needs, ensuring our caregivers are fully equipped to provide the utmost care.

Nestled within CCA the Education Fund. This initiative stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and unity. Rooted in partnership, skilled nursing facility employers collaborate with SEIU Local 2015, creating a labor-management partnership founded on quality training. Together, our focus remains unwavering: to support training programs for workers across approximately 80 facilities statewide. Beyond training, we aim to ignite passions, foster dreams, and lay foundations for brighter futures. With classes and certifications, we ensure every caregiver is equipped with the tools to excel in their invaluable role.

Position Summary:

Nursing Assistant Instructors teach to adult learners on a variety of topics relevant to the long-term care industry, including theory and practical skills necessary for quality caregiving in the skilled nursing facility. In-person clinical instruction may take place in a non-traditional classroom setting (i.e., skilled nursing facility, and online theory instruction takes place either self-paced or live instructor-led via Zoom. CCA provides instructors with the training curriculum and materials to support student learning, including clinical training guide, trainer’s guide and PowerPoint slides. On occasion, the instructor and support with updating supplementary materials as needed

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for adhering to NATP policies and procedures.
• Responsible for following the NATP CDPH approved lesson plans and daily training schedule both for theory and clinical practice.
• Assures completion of all the required hours of NATP training (60 hours of theory training and 100 hours of clinical training).
• Develops lesson plans based on the approved theory and clinical modules per CDPH 276B.
• Implements the instructions per approved lesson plans for all theory and clinical modules.
• Implements and documents compliance of CDPH approved NATP daily schedule CDPH (276B).
• Assures students are signing-in and signing-out daily on attendance sheets for clinical training.
• Completes CDPH 276C Individual Student Record and Nurse Assistant Checklist 276A.
• Monitors attendance in theory and clinicals.
• Utilizes evidence-based teaching and learning strategies for instruction (i.e., provide explicit instruction, guided practice, skill reiteration, independent and collaborative learning). Counsels and motivates students regarding classroom experience, course retention, acquisition of new skills, barriers to entry and/or study habits.
• Coordinates with NATP staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training and retention.
• Maintains classroom environment (behavior and surroundings) conducive to learning.
• Uploads copies of student records and progress in clinicals into the database.
• Updates student completion in clinicals into the database.
• Gathers and reports accurate data for each class.
• Responsible for remediation and tutoring sessions.
• Conducts weekly retention calls, texts, or emails to ensure student participation.
• Cultivates and maintains a climate free of harassment and intimidation that supports a respectful environment for instructors, staff, and students to work and learn.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate professional behavior.
• Responsible for the administration and correction of tests, instruction, instructional and student counseling, and clinical training oversight.
• Ensures clinical ratio of students to instructor not to exceed 15 students to 1 instructor.
• Completes student records timely during the course and at course completion.
• Monitors and counsels students regarding attendance and absences in theory/clinical.
• Responsible for developing, monitoring and implementing make-up opportunities and assignments for both theory and clinical in the case of student absences or missed assignments.
• Be available to students outside of the normal training program instruction times.
• Schedules and monitors make-up hours for any missed clinical days.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications

• Valid nursing license (RN or LVN).
• 2 years nursing experience (RN or LVN).
• 1-year verifiable experience as a licensed nurse providing care and services to chronically ill or elderly patients in an acute hospital, skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility, home care hospice care, or other long-term care setting.
• Bachelor's degree in education or health-related fields, preferred.
• Verifiable completion of a course in teaching adults or completion of a course approved by the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) that meets the requirements found in 16 CCR §§1450 et seq., or by an accredited educational institution.
• 2 years verifiable experience teaching adults and 1 year supervising nurse aides.
• Must provide a copy of the resume and evidence of a current license.
• Must be able to be approved by the California’s Dept. of Public Health as a Nurse Assistant Training Program (NATP) instructor.
• Prior adult teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners in an engaging manner.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Google Drive, and Zoom.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ability, and ethnic backgrounds of adult learners.
• Must be able to counsel and coach students.
• Commitment to professional growth and development as well as continued improvement of teaching.
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
• Ability to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends.
• Ability and willingness to travel to instruct clinical training.
• Ability to communicate with others and exchange accurate information.
• Ability to interact and communicate courteously and tactfully with managers, co-workers, students, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a team environment, use tact, diplomacy, and exhibit problem solving skills, as well as multi-task and work well under pressure.
• Possession of valid CA Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Strong commitment to social and economic justice.
• Commitment to the goals, mission, and values of CCA.

At CCA, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering a compassionate and inclusive organizational culture. Recognizing that the onus is on each of us to build and sustain an environment where mutual respect reigns and equal opportunities flourish, we are eager to welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life.

We appreciate the diverse richness they bring to our organization and especially encourage people of color, those living with disabilities, bilingual and bicultural individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to share their unique perspectives with our team.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CCA stands firmly against any form of discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, age, reprisals for engaging in anti-discrimination activities, protected genetic information, sexual orientation, or parental status. We wear our badge of equality with immense pride, always upholding fair employment practices with deep empathy and inclusivity

Job Type: Part-time, Temporary

Salary: $30hr - $40hr

Schedule:

• 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Sat 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Clinical site TBA

Work Location: Hybrid Remote in Northern CA 94501