Nursing Assistant Trainee

Department:

34102 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Nursing Float Pool

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

4-weekTraining will be Monday through Friday on day shift after training and successful completion of course you will work 12-hour shifts.

🌟 Join Our Team as a Nursing Assistant Trainee at Condell! 🌟

Launch Your Healthcare Career with the Valparaiso CNA Program!

Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives? Ready to kickstart a rewarding career in healthcare? Join our Nursing Assistant Trainee Program at Condell and become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) while getting paid to train! This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, work alongside dedicated professionals, and build a fulfilling career with Advocate Health.

About the Valparaiso CNA Program

• 4-Week Paid Training: Attend full-time classes on the day shift at Condell, fully paid!
• Full-Time and Part-Time Role: Upon successful completion, step into a Full-time or Part-time Nursing Assistant position on the night shift or day shift at Condell, working on a unit where you’ll make a real impact.

Major Responsibilities

As a Nursing Assistant Trainee, you’ll:

• Complete the Program: Adhere to syllabus rules, attend all 88 hours of training, complete assignments, and pass the final exam with a minimum score of 75%.
• Support Patient Care: Assist RNs with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, ambulation, and using therapeutic assistive devices.
• Monitor and Document: Measure and record vital signs (TPR), intake/output, daily weights, and other patient data in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) with instructor support.
• Ensure Safety and Comfort: Apply proper techniques for patient positioning, transporting, and nutritional support, while maintaining skin integrity and using devices like TED hose.
• Maintain Infection Control: Follow protocols for hand hygiene, sterile procedures, and proper attire in isolation settings.
• Collect Specimens: Properly collect and label urine, stool, and sputum samples.
• Provide Specialized Care: Perform tasks like removing IVs, post-mortem care, and bladder scans (as required by the unit).
• Uphold Advocate's Standards: Align with Advocate's vision, mission, and policies to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.

Program Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Skills:
  • Basic math skills (ability to pass a math assessment).
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during shifts.
  • Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, 20 lbs. overhead, and carry 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
  • Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform sliding transfers of 150 lbs. with assistance.
  • Functional vision and hearing.
  • Comfortable using foot pedals on carts

Pay Range

$19.45 - $29.20

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability