What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA Student position at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital?
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Job Title: Certified Nurse Aide Student
Department: Education
Reports To: Nurse Educator
Status: Temporary – Training Program
Schedule: Spring 2027 Schedule:
- 1/6/2027 Orientation
- 6/3/2026 - 6/26/2026 Labs & Clinicals
- Orientation: Wednesday, January 6, 2027 at 2:45-4:45PM
- Online course work completed independently during Spring semester
- Labs and Clinicals are ONSITE at HCMH EVERY WEEK
- On-site Lab: Wednesday, January 13 – March 3 at 7:15AM – 9:15AM
- On-site Clinical: Wednesday, March 10 – May 5 at 6:15AM - 9:15AM
Primary Function and Relationship to Total Organization:
The Certified Nurse Aide Training Program prepares individuals to become certified nursing assistants (CNAs) through a comprehensive education and clinical training program. Trainees will learn to provide basic nursing care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff while gaining hands-on experience in a long-term care setting.
The course requires the student to complete a 76 hour course with 40 hours of classroom, 16 lab hours, perform 30 hours in a clinical setting, and successfully demonstrate patient/resident care skills. Satisfactory completion of the course provides eligibility to take the written examination for State certification as a certified nursing assistant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in classroom instruction covering essential nurse aide topics including, but not limited to infection control, patient rights, safety procedures, and basic patient care techniques.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding, under direct supervision.
- Learn how to measure and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.
- Observe and report any changes in residents’ physical or mental status to licensed staff.
- Follow all hospital policies, safety regulations, and HIPAA guidelines.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of resident care areas and equipment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- No prior healthcare experience necessary; interest in a healthcare career is essential.
- Ability to attend and complete the full duration of the training program.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented.
Subject of General Concern:
- Each student is expected to conduct him/her self in a manner expected of all members of the healthcare team in respect to standards of ethics, morals and integrity. Student expectations include active participation and a positive attitude. Practices that indicate a lack of commitment to quality work or classroom/clinical interaction will impact a student’s grade
Training Details:
- Students must complete at least 40 hours of the on-line learning,16 lab hours and all 30 hours of the clinical to successfully complete the course. If a student is absent from any part of the clinical, the student would need to make up time with instructor to fulfill course requirement.
- Student must have access or provide a personal computer/laptop, internet and personal email.
- Upon successful completion of training and competency evaluation, candidates will be eligible to take the state certification exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
- Students will need to pay for the exam if they need to re-test.
- Employment as a CNA may be offered upon certification and based on performance and staffing needs.
Physical & Mental Requirements:
PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED BY ESSENTIAL & MARGINAL TASKS
| TASK | X |
| TASK | X |
1. | Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over | X | 19. | Pushing | X |
2. | Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs. |
| 20. | Stooping | X |
3. | Light lifting, under 15 lbs. |
| 21. | Climbing stairs |
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4. | Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over | X | 22. | Climbing ladders |
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5. | Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs. |
| 23. | Operating mechanical equipment | X |
6. | Light carrying, under 15 lbs. |
| 24. | Operating office equipment | X |
7. | Straight pulling | X | 25. | Operating motor vehicle |
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8. | Pulling hand over hand | X | 26. | Ability to see | X |
9. | Repeated bending | X | 27. | Identify colors | X |
10. | Reaching above shoulder | X | 28. | Depth perception needed | X |
11. | Simple grasping | X | 29. | Hearing (with aid) | X |
12. | Dual simultaneous grasping | X | 30. | Hearing (without aid) | X |
13. | Walking | X | 31. | Ability to write | X |
14. | Standing | X | 32. | Ability to count | X |
15. | Sitting | X | 33. | Ability to read | X |
16. | Crawling | X | 34. | Other (please specify): |
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17. | Twisting | X | 35. | Other (please specify): |
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18. | Kneeling | X | 36. | Other (please specify): |
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RELATED WORK SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
| TASK | X |
| TASK | X |
1. | Outside |
| 13. | Dust |
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2. | Inside |
| 14. | Grease and oils |
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3. | Travel a) car |
| 15. | Solvents |
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16. | Radiant/electrical energy |
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b) van |
| 17. | Slippery/uneven walking surfaces |
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c) bus |
| 18. | Working around machines with moving parts and moving objects |
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d) plane |
| 19. | Working around moving objects or vehicles |
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4. | Excessive heat |
| 20. | Working below ground |
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5. | Excessive cold |
| 21. | Working on ladders or scaffolding |
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6. | Excessive humidity |
| 22. | Working with hands in water |
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7. | Excessive dampness/chill |
| 23. | Vibration |
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8. | Dry atmosphere |
| 24. | Working closely with others | X |
9. | Excessive noise/intermittent |
| 25. | Working alone | X |
10. | Constant noise |
| 26. | Longer or irregular work hours | X |
11. | Silica, asbestos, etc. |
| 27. | Other (please specify): |
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12. | Fumes, smoke, gases |
| 28. | Other (please specify): |
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Employment variables/approximate hours*/misc. information:
*Schedules are subject to change as needed
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- without accommodations under ADA
- with the following accommodations under ADA:
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