Student Nursing Assistant Trainee

THE ROUSE ESTATE

POSITION PROFILE

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TITLE: STUDENT TRAINEE

DEPARTMENT: NURSING

SUPERVISOR: DIRECTOR OF NURSING

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Position Summary

• Attend the Nurse Aide Training Program.
• Complete classwork, skills labs, and clinical assignments.
• Upon successful completion, students are reclassified as Nurse Aide Trainees .

Program Overview

You’ll learn:

• The role of Nurse Aide in long-term care
• Communication & teamwork
• Infection control & safety practices
• Understanding residents (physical, emotional, cultural needs)
• Assisting with daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, mobility)
• Basic nursing skills (vital signs, bedmaking, catheter care, specimen collection)
• Dementia & Alzheimer’s care
• Nutrition, hydration, and restorative care
• Professional development & stress management

Clinical Objectives

By the end of clinicals, students will be able to:

• Provide safe resident care in bathing, grooming, feeding, and mobility
• Collect vital signs and assist with daily activities
• Maintain a clean, safe environment
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or working toward completion)
• At least 17 years old
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Compassion, patience, and willingness to learn
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds, and assist residents as needed

Work Environment

• Hands-on resident care in a long-term care setting
• Must follow safety, infection control, and confidentiality standards
• Involves physical activity (standing, bending, lifting) and teamwork

I HAVE READ THE ABOVE JOB DESCRIPTION AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH THEREIN, I HEREBY ACCEPT THE POSITION DESCRIBED AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH AND WILL PERFORM ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY.

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