RAMC has anAMAZING opportunity for anyone who is interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). We will be soon implementing an on-site CNA training program! This program will allow individuals to receive PAID CNA training while working for the organization. One year commitment to the organization is required. 
It is likely that training will be held 2-3 days per week from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Financial assistance for employees in the program who are ready to take their CNA test will be provided as well! Once you've graduated with your CNA certificate, you'll be ready to work at our organization as a CNA. How easy is that?! Once graduated from this class you would be working the following position:

• Full Time 36 Hours a week
• Nights 
• 3 (12 hour shifts) 
• Rotating holidays and weekends 

This class will begin on June 10th, 2024.

Position Summary: 

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct nursing care and delivers assigned delegated aspects of care for residents. The CNA adjusts resident care to facilitate good communication with family, residents, and other health team members to best meet and encourage the expression of needs from all involved in resident care. The CNA organizes the aspects of care which he/she is accountable for to the best of their ability and supports the charge nurse to efficiently take care of resident needs.

NOTE: The CNA In Training employee has completed the Certified Nursing Assistant training course, is within 120 days of starting the course, waiting to test out. In the event does not successfully pass the written and skills test within the 120 days of starting the course, they will revert to Aide Angel status until such time as passing testing and on the State/Federal registry as a certified nursing assistant.

Education and Training Required:

• State/Federal registry of CNA’s.
• CPR Certification required.
• Meets health requirements.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a long-term care environment with appropriate technological support.
• Must be able to deal with multiple priorities in a calm manner.
• Requires decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Recognizes legal responsibilities and functions as specified by Nurse Practice Act.Physical Requirements:

• Physical Demands:
  
  • Frequently stand, walk, and sit.
  • Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds while transferring and positioning patients and maneuvering equipment while using gait belts and transfer devices.
  • Occasionally push and pull up to 25 pounds for transporting patients and moving equipment.
  • Occasionally bend to the floor, squat, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead to assist with patient care or retrieve equipment or supplies.
  • Occasionally handle objects, smell, feel control knobs, switches and levers.
  • Frequently carry objects weighing 10 pounds or less.
  • Occasionally carry objects weighing 11 - 15 pounds.
• Sight:
  
  • During a normal work shift, is able to use all sight capacities, including spatial, peripheral, and depth perception, near and far vision, colors, and accommodation while reviewing patient records, computer screens, gauges on patient equipment, monitors, etc.
• Cognition/Communication:
  
  • Continually utilizes simple reading skills, normal conversations.
  • Occasional exposure to simple writing skills and basic math functions.
  • Frequently is exposed to low-volume speech with patients and telephone conversations with other members of the healthcare team, physicians, and family members.
• Environmental Conditions:
  
  • Continual exposure to an inside, patient environment with occasional unpleasant odors or noises.
  • Occasional exposure to low light or glare conditions.
• Potential Hazards:
  
  • Occasional exposure to infectious blood/body fluids and diseases requiring infection control practices.
  • Occasional exposure to needles, syringes/sharps during medication administration, assistance with treatments, invasive procedures.
• Psychological, Situational, Functional Factors:
  
  • Flexible, able to rotate shifts, occasionally work overtime and be on call.
  • Able to work independently, take initiative, work closely with others, plan and direct patient care, manage conflict and/or difficult situations.
  • Prioritize workflow while maintaining speed, accuracy, and consistency.