Kingsbrook SRNA Student

King's Daughters Medical Center - Ashland, KY

Full-time - Entry Level

Ashland, KY

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

Kingsbrook Lifecare Center is seeking a dedicated SRNA Student to join our team. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while receiving paid tuition for the Kentucky SRNA program. As an SRNA Student, you will provide essential non-clinical supportive services to our residents, working closely with the nursing team to ensure that each resident's comprehensive assessment and plan of care is followed while certification is pending. Your role is crucial in maintaining a homelike environment for our residents and promoting their rights and dignity. In this position, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks that support the daily operations of our facility. You will assist residents with non-clinical needs, such as answering call lights, providing information about meal times and activities, and ensuring that their living spaces are comfortable and clean. This includes removing and sanitizing linens, making beds, and assisting with meal tray pickups. You will also help with the transportation of residents to activities and provide companionship and observation as needed. The SRNA Student will work under the guidance of the nursing supervisor and charge nurse, completing delegated tasks promptly and courteously. Professional interaction with residents, families, and coworkers is expected at all times. This role is designed for individuals who are committed to providing compassionate care and are eager to learn in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides non-clinical supportive care for the residents, including answering call lights and addressing non-clinical needs.
• Removes linens from beds on shower days or as directed by the charge nurse and cleans/sanitizes mattresses.
• Makes beds with appropriate linens and removes soiled linens for laundry.
• Assists SRNAs with meal tray pickups and transports water pitchers for sanitization.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment used for residents, such as shower chairs and wheelchairs.
• Transports residents via wheelchair to activities and provides escort services as needed.
• Professionally answers and transfers telephone calls throughout the facility.
• Follows direction and guidance from the nursing supervisor and charge nurse, completing tasks in a courteous manner.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Achieves KY SRNA certification as scheduled through paid training within 4 months of employment.

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum of three months direct care experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Benefits

• Paid tuition for the KY SRNA program.
• Paid position while completing training at Kingsbrook Lifecare Center.