What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA Trainee - Spring 2024 position at Iris Senior Living?
Job Details
Description
The Iris Senior Living Academy is offering a training opportunity for those interested in getting certified as a Long Term Care Aide (also known as Certified Nursing Assistant) in the state of Oklahoma. This is a two-week training program with in-person classes offered at our NW OKC location Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. After training is completed, trainees will be required to take a written and skills exam the following week also at our NW OKC location.
This program is offered at no cost to participants if two requirements are met:
- The trainee passes the skills and written exams to be listed as an active LTC Aide on the OK Nurse Aide Registry
- The trainee agrees to work for an Iris Memory Care location for at least 6 months
Should either of these requirements not be met, the trainee will be charged $500 for the cost of class and testing.
The class will be offered to no more than 12 trainees at a time, and selection to participate in the program is at the sole discretion of Iris Senior Living.
Spring 2024 dates of class are scheduled for April 8th - 12th and April 15th - 19th from 8:30am - 5:00pm each day.
The job description for CNAs at Iris Memory Care includes the following:
Specific Responsibilities:
Responsible for providing Resident services and other duties as assigned. Duties include personal services, activities of daily living, housekeeping, laundry, social-recreational activities, life enrichment, meal services, and other tasks as needed for Resident care and service delivery.
Primary Essential Job Duties:
- Adheres to and conveys philosophy of supporting dignity, privacy, independence, choice, individuality, and a home-like environment for Residents.
- Assists with activities of daily living/ADL’s, environmental orientation, dining services, life enrichment programs, laundry and housekeeping, meal services, and other care services assigned, while encouraging self-care and independence.
- Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for Residents, staff, and visitors.
- Offers comfort and support, emotionally and physically, to Residents.
- Assists with vital signs and weight monitoring monthly or more frequently as required for all Residents and completes all required documentation.
- Puts Resident Service First: Ensures that Residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights
- Assists with individual Resident and group social recreational activities.
Qualifications
Job Qualifications:
- Must be willing to attend class for the entire 2 week period, M-F, 8:30am - 5pm
- Must be willing to sign the Iris Senior Living Academy Training Program agreement
- Minimum one year experience in working with older adults as a personal care assistant preferred.
- Twelve (12) plus years of education preferred. High school diploma or GED required.
- At least 18 years old, or older if required per the state regulations.
- Experience with dementia residents preferred.
- Ability/willingness to perform all position responsibilities adequately.
Salary : $500
