Nurse Aide in Training - Non-Certified

Company: Life Care Center of Skagit Valley
Location: Sedro Woolley
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n /n Position Summary The Nurse Aide in Training is responsible for providing routine daily nursing care to assigned patients under the direct/nsupervision of a licensed nurse to assure patient safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and/npsychosocial well-being of each patient in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. /nEducation, Experience, and Licensure Requirements/n /n - High school diploma or equivalent /n - Currently enrolled in a State-approved CNA program and may work for a single consecutive period of four (4)/nmonths. At the conclusion of the four (4) month period the Nurse Aide in Training must meet the certification requirements/nto become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). /n - CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during/nemployment. /n /nSpecific Job Requirements/n /n - Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as willingness to handle difficult patients /n - Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action /n - Knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing functions in the post-acute care facility /n - Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the nursing department /n - Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation /n - Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. /n - Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information /n - Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures /n - Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training /n /nEssential Functions/n /n - Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse /n - Assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting under the direct supervisor of a licensed nurse /n - Accurately document and chart patient care /n - Respond to call lights promptly /n - Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients /n - Assist in the evacuation of patients /n - Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance /n - Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment /n - Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team /n - Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours /n - Read, write, speak, and understand the English language /n - Lift 35 lbs. floor to waist, lift 35 lbs. waist to shoulder, lift and carry 35 lbs., and push/pull 35 lbs. /n /n An Equal Opportunity Employer

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