What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Development Coordinator (CNA Trainer) position at Sweden Valley Manor?
Position Summary:
A Staff Development Coordinator (RN) instructs nurse aide trainees on the proper techniques of administering direct resident care while maintaining on-going in-service education to all employees.
Must be RN with one year of long-term care experience.
Position Responsibilities of a Staff Development Coordinator:
* Conducts general orientation for all new employees
* Teaches Nurse Aide curriculum, administers quizzes, written examinations and skills performance checklists to trainees
* Maintains all correspondence, curriculum and student records per PA Department of Education and HCF standards - (Pennsylvania locations)
* Conducts state approved nurse aide training program
* Assists nursing assistants to register for State Testing
* Plans and conducts in-service education as directed by DON and LNHA
* Follows appropriate Infection Control and Safety Practices
* Communicates effectively with residents, staff and visitors
* Participates in “Nurse On-Call” program and QA process
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Current license as an RN or LPN with the State Board of Nursing required. CPR certification recommended. Completion of a State approved Train the Trainer/Educator program (not required upon hire but is required prior to assumption of duties).
Benefits for an SDC:
* Promotion opportunities
* Flexibility
* Education/Learning
* Competitive benefit package
What we look for in a LPN SDC:
Experience – If you’ve had a job or experience in a position with similar goals and responsibilities, we’d love to connect with you.
Skills – We’re looking for individuals that are compassionate, team players, social, trustworthy and service-minded.
Characteristics – We’re looking for individuals that are self-motivated, dependable, ethical, and ready to jump in and provide outstanding care and customer service to our residents.
The Company
Our Core Values, better known as We Care is that each and every employee in the organization is held to standards of Wholeheartedness, Excellence, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and being Ethical. Whether you work for HCF or become a resident of HCF, we can promise you one thing; we will treat you like family!