HCA Trainee (Noc Shift)

Company: Fieldstone Communities
Location: Olympia
Posted on: April 26, 2024

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARYThis position is for paid training, requires 75 hours of over 120 days in order to test and receive a HCA license from the state. When not in training, the HCA Trainee will assist caregivers throughout the community as assigned.The Home Care Aide (HCA) Trainee provides quality nursing care to residents in an environment which promotes resident rights, dignity, and freedom of choice, while providing individualized attention and encouraging residents to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and answering residents' call lights promptly and courteously.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSLearns caregiver responsibilities by completing training program, includes completing study assignmentsObserves caregivers throughout the community, and practices learned skills with residents as directed.Works with caregivers in understanding and ensuring that individualized care plans are followed and providing the Director of Nursing Services or other care planning staff with specific information, changes and observations of the residents' needs and preferences.Follows the ADLs of each individuals care plan attending to the individual needs of residents including assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with the individuals care requirements.Provides care that maintains each residents skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears, and other damage by changing incontinent residents, turning, repositioning immobile residents, and applying moisturizers to fragile skin.Protects the personal belongings of each resident including eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, furnishings, jewelry, clothing, memorabilia, etc. Promptly reports missing items according to established policy.Performs various tasks assigned by the Director of Nursing Services, or trainer, including vital signs, residents' weights, applying creams/ointments, collecting specimens, as well as lifting, moving, and transporting residents, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention, once learned.Keeps records documenting care provided or other information in keeping with policies while performing all job responsibilities in accordance with the policy and procedures including standard precautions, thorough hand washing, use of gloves where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled materials.Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the resident, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.Follows standard precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLSA high school diploma or equivalentAbility to read, write, speak and understand EnglishCurrent First Aid and CPR cardMaintain current Food Handlers cardPass a Criminal Background and fingerprint checkDemonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position.Ability to relate positively and communicate appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees.Ability to creatively problem-solve in resident careMaintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations.Ability to work independently (with minimum supervision)Actual pay rate will be calculated based on relevant years of experience and education/certification requirements.WHAT WE OFFERCompetitive Compensation ProgramShift differential for night shift employeesHealth CareMedical, Dental and Vision plansSavings and Spending accounts to set money aside tax-free for health care and dependent care expenses. HSA account includes employer contributionExtra BenefitsPaid time offSix paid holidaysLife InsuranceTraditional and Roth 401(k) with annual employer profit share contributionCascadia Assistance Fund to provide financial help with hardships or continuing educationEmployee Assistance Programby Jobble

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