drjobs Nursing Assistant (CNA Tuition Payment Program)

Nursing Assistant (CNA Tuition Payment Program)

Employer Active

1 Vacancy
drjobs

Job Alert

You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Valid email field required
Send jobs
Send me jobs like this
drjobs

Job Alert

You will be updated with latest job alerts via email

Valid email field required
Send jobs
Job Location drjobs

Dover - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

drjobs

Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Introduction



The State of Delaware offers Nursing Assistants the chance to join a paid tuition program through a pre-selected accredited vocational school paving the way to an expense-free CNA certification. Take your first step by completing the application today!

Summary Statement

This position under a Nurse provides and assists with daily living skills activities and quality care for residents with intellectual disabilities. Duties: assisting with feeding toileting and ambulation; visual observations; monitoring and recording vitals; implementing plans and therapeutic plans; ensuring safety and well-being; and other related duties. Associated with this position the State provides tuition costs for Certified Nursing Assistant schooling at an approved vendors location.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • Attends required classes including/not restricted to facility policies/procedures nursing/therapeutic support methods safety/security.
  • Receives hands-on training observing/assisting professional and higher level non-professional nursing/therapeutic staff.
  • Monitors/records temperature pulse respiration blood pressure nutritional intake/output. Alerts professional staff to significant irregularities.
  • Implements prescribed treatment plans involving reality orientation sensory stimulation range of motion exercise and application of splints/braces. Provides oral/written description of individuals physical/behavioral change.
  • Observes individual activities providing oral/written report of unusual/hazardous behavior.
  • Observes/supervises individuals within facility surroundings ensuring appropriate location/security.
  • Escorts/is responsible for individuals traveling to social/recreational activities and medical appointments on/off campus.
  • Participates on interdisciplinary care team providing information about the individuals overall physical condition abilities and behavioral characteristics.
  • Applies appropriate interventions to prevent or de-escalate inappropriate behaviors.
  • Assists individual with personal hygiene.
  • Maintains individual surroundings ensuring appropriate infection control/sanitary conditions care/storage of linens and clothing.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Nursing Assistant
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Six months experience in applying laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures.
  2. Knowledge of nursing procedures such as monitoring or recording temperature blood pressure pulse respiration and nutritional intake/output.
  3. Knowledge of narrative report writing.

Conditions of Hire

As part of the program requirements applicants must successfully complete the program and earn their CNA certification through a state-approved school. Approved schools include Bear Institute Delaware Skills Center Sussex Tech and all Delaware Technical Community College campuses.

Please note:You may be required to take an Accuplacer exam at no cost to the applicant in order to participate the you are selected to move forward in the application process our Nurse Recruiting Manager will reach out to you with details regarding the test schedule.

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Upon a conditional offer the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment in accordance with Title 29 Chapter 59 and Title 19 Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS and DOS do not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Benefits

At the State of Delaware we invest in our people and support them in and outside of the office. Our employees enjoy a total compensation package that far exceeds the value of their base salary. We offer comprehensive benefit plans that will give you peace of mind and security. Below is a list of benefits that are offered to eligible employees:

Health and Well Being

*Health Benefits Dental Insurance Vision Insurance

Just In Case

*Disability Insurance Group Universal Life Insurance

Your Future

*Retirement Benefits Deferred Compensation

Professional Growth

*Training and Development Programs

Work Life Balance

*Paid Leave Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave Alternative Work Schedules

More Benefits

*Flexible Spending Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

Visit Statewide Benefits for more information!

Selection Process

Employment Type

Full-Time

About Company

Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.