CNA Trainee

$31,200 - $31,200/Yr

State of Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - West Lafayette, IN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The CNA Trainee position at the Indiana Veterans' Home offers a unique opportunity for individuals to begin their careers in healthcare while obtaining their Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) license. This role involves providing essential personal care to residents, ensuring their comfort and safety, and participating in their overall care planning. The position is designed to support candidates through a training program that leads to full-time employment as a CNA upon successful completion of the certification process.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, efficient personal care of residents as directed on aide assignment.
• Care may include bathing, showering, positioning, feeding, transferring, toileting, nail care, hair care, and range of motion.
• Uses recommended safety devices and follows infection control standards.
• Documents care provided.
• Answers call lights and residents' requests for assistance.
• Adheres to all residents' rights.
• Assists with the orientation of new employees on the unit.
• Takes vital signs.
• Participates in resident care planning and reports unusual behaviors and signs.
• Assists with resident transportation to and from in-facility and out-of-facility appointments.
• Puts residents' clean clothing away and updates inventory records.
• Cleans assigned areas and resident equipment/supplies on the unit.
• Mentor and train new staff/students.
• Provides 1:1 staffing if needed.
• Assists with resident activities on and off the unit.
• Responds to codes and assists as needed.
• Provides post-mortem care.

Requirements

• Must be certified as a Nurse Aide within 120 days of employment.
• Must maintain CNA and first aid certification.
• Ability to understand and communicate with residents and understand and complete nursing forms.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions.
• Ability to provide basic nursing care practices.
• Ability to use medical equipment within the scope of certification.
• Ability to provide safe, efficient resident care, following all applicable state and Veterans' Administration rules, IVH policies and procedures, and all HIPAA rules.
• Must attend and complete all required in-service training.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Ability to recognize basic changes in a resident condition and report to the nurse.

Nice-to-haves

• Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

Benefits

• Three medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work
• Deferred compensation 457B account with employer match
• Two fully-funded pension plan options
• 150 hours of paid new parent leave
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access