Nursing Assistant Trainee
Job ID:
R156855
Shift:
Various
Full/Part Time:
Full_time
Pay Range:
$19.45 – $29.20
Location:
Advocate Condell Medical Center – 801 S Milwaukee Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
36
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 within the position’s 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
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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
Advocate Health Care is the largest health system in Illinois and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. One of the state’s largest private employers, the system serves patients across 11 hospital locations, including two children’s campuses, and more than 250 sites of care. Advocate Health Care, in addition to Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
