NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING

Job Details Job Location Good Shepherd Lutheran Home - Sauk Rapids, MN Position Type Casual Education Level None Travel Percentage None Job Category Health Care Description If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of others, a Nursing Assistant path could be right for you. Nursing Assistants are an essential part of the healthcare team; the position serves as a fulfilling career for some and the next step to different healthcare careers for others. Each day you will engage with residents, helping them to have purposeful and fulfilling days. You will get to know the residents well by assisting them with their activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, and dressing. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Path *** Sauk Rapids Campus Only *** You'll receive 80 hours of training including time learning the clinical skills you’ll need to do the job. Classes will be held at the Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids. After completing the course, you'll be eligible to take the CNA examination which Good Shepherd pays for. To enroll in the program, you'll need to be at least 18 years of age, have the ability to complete the independent study within the set timeframe, and be able to attend all class dates without exception. Prospective students should complete an application. There will be no cost for the class or certification. Classroom time (excluding independent study and state exam) is compensated at a rate of $15.75/HR. Upon completion of the program and successful state certification, students will begin working as Certified Nursing Assistants in our Skilled Nursing Facility and be compensated at a rate of $19.50/HR. Home Health Aide (HHA) Path *** Becker Campus Only *** You'll receive 80 hours of training. To enroll in the program, you'll need to be at least 18 years of age, have the ability to complete the independent study within the set timeframe, and be able to attend all class dates without exception. Prospective students should complete an application. There will be no cost for the class. Classroom time (excluding independent study) is compensated at a rate of $15.75/HR. Upon completion of the program, students will begin working as Home Health Aides in our Assisted Living/Memory Care areas and be compensated at a rate of $18.50/HR. Course Schedule 5/14/2024 9:00a-12:00p (Intro) 5/28/2024 9:00a-1:00p 5/29/2024 9:00a-1:00p 5/30/2024 9:00a-1:00p 6/04/2024 9:00a-1:00p 6/05/2024 9:00a-1:00p 6/06/2024 9:00a-1:00p 6/11/2024 12:00p-8:30p (Clinical) 6/12/2024 12:00p-8:30p (Clinical) 6/13/2024 9:00a-1:00p Qualifications Nursing Assistant Trainee Qualifications Must remain enrolled in a nurse aide training program; attendance is required for all class dates and independent study must be completed in the time frame allotted Passing the written and skills competency evaluation for placement on the registry must be completed within four months from date of hire Must be at least 18 years of age Must be able to read, write, and follow directions in English Keywords: Skilled Nursing Facility, SNF, Long Term Care, LTC, Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA, Nursing Assistant Registered, NAR, Home Health Aide, HHA, Resident Assistant, RA, Caregiver, Geriatrics, Training, Trainee