Wisconsin Youth Apprentice - Certified Nursing Assistant, Waupun Memorial Hospital

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-Waupun Memorial Hospital

Worker Type:

Intern/Temporary (Trainee)

Job Highlights:

Are you a high school junior or senior interested in a healthcare career? Join SSM Health as a Youth Apprentice and gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and skills for in-demand healthcare roles all while earning $17/hour at one of our Wisconsin locations.  Unlock your potential and make a difference starting now!  

 

Job Highlights 

Youth Apprentices in nurse aide roles join a dedicated nursing team providing the excellent patient care we’ve come to be known for. You will work with a nurse mentor who will help guide your training while providing ongoing support in the role.  If direct patient care is exciting for you and you’ve already completed the Wisconsin Nurse Aide certification training with a passing score on the state exam, this could be the perfect role for you. 

 

Job Details 

• Effectively work as part of a team, communicate effectively with close attention to details 

• Maintain academic and attendance requirements for participation in the Youth Apprenticeship Program 

• Participate in progress reviews scheduled with mentors, school staff, parent(s) or guardian(s), and employer 

• Contribute to the overall quality and safe care for patients by answering call lights, taking vital signs and monitoring behavior and physical condition   

• Create a positive patient experience by assisting patients with their activities of daily living including assisting with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds 

• Assist with performing procedures such as toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids 

• Contribute to exceptional patient satisfaction by establishing a compassionate environment by timely responses to patients' needs, open communication and providing emotional and psychological support 

• Contribute to safety and quality care by relaying information via charting and communicating to team members 

• Perform other duties as assigned 

 

Education and Experience Requirements 

• Passing score on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide certification exam 

• High school junior or senior  

• 16 years of age 

• Must be authorized and approved by the Wisconsin Youth Apprentice Program in accordance with your local school criteria  

• Reliable transportation to get to and from work 

• Satisfactory progress towards graduation 

• Commit to completing 450 hours at the jobsi