Pioneer Medical Center is offering paid training, preparing employees to test for Montana certification as a CNA.
If you are thinking of starting a meaningful career in healthcare, whether as a career CNA or as a first step in your RN/LPN nursing education, you can get a full-time job with pay and benefits to do both the hands-on patient care & on-line training in our 4-6 month training program.
CNA’s are part of the Nursing team. Nursing requires people who are caring and patient, physically fit (requires dependable attendance, lots of walking, lifting, pushing & pulling), and have an excellent teamwork attitude.
Good communication skills, in speaking, reading, writing and entering information in computers are used every day. The training program includes instruction on recording information in patients’ computerized medical records.
At Pioneer the nursing team works 3 or 4, twelve-hour shifts each week. All team members work their share of weekends and holidays.
Our training program is open to women and men.
Montana does not require a high school diploma or GED to license as a CNA.
For more information call our HR group at 4O6.932.46O3 or download an application from this site (you can also get an app from the Receptionist at Pioneer Medical Center) and send it in or drop it off.
Pioneer Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The Job Description:
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT / CNA TRAINEE (FULL TIME)
Under general supervision of a licensed Nurse, assists in the delivery of patient/resident care. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team to meet the physical, psychosocial, educational and spiritual needs of the patient/resident and family. Participates in scheduled and ad hoc hands-on, classroom and on-line training, learning skills required to test for the Montana CAN certification.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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DESCRIPTION
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
LEARNS AND RETAINS KNOWLEDGE OF:
Common policies and procedures, both organizational and departmental
Compliance Program
Code of Conduct
Regulatory standards (i.e., State Survey, OSHA)
HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
Patient care treatment, planning and assessment within scope of practice
Patient rights
Infection control and safety practices, policies and procedures
Basic medical terminology
Basic anatomy and physiology
Customer service techniques and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary care team with a variety of developmental and sociocultural backgrounds
Performance of tasks and procedures as directed by the RN and/or LPN in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols
Operation of patient care equipment and electronic applications
Incorporate cultural and age appropriate care into all aspects of communication and patient care; scope of services provided will encompass age groups ranging from infant to geriatric
Demonstrate professionalism, empathy and sensitivity necessary to develop & maintain a competent & caring presence, elicit patients’ cooperation and allay patients’ apprehensions
Provide/relay information to patients, residents and/or families, and report on patient condition and/or significant observations/information to other members of the interdisciplinary care team, as appropriate
Communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships
Work effectively as a member of the interdisciplinary care team
Work with general supervision
Prioritize work tasks and re-prioritize as necessary, optimizing use of time available to function effectively in a sometimes chaotic work environment with a large number of rapidly changing priorities
Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, unassisted
Participation in a Healthcare Provider CPR or BLS certification training program
SKILL IN:
Customer service techniques and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary care team with a variety of developmental and sociocultural backgrounds
Performance of tasks and procedures as directed by the RN and/or LPN in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols Operation of patient care equipment and electronic applications
ABILITY TO:
Incorporate the learned skills listed above into effective patient care.
COMPLEXITY & DIFFICULTY:
Professional conduct in dealing with difficult situations with co-workers, patients, families and visitors. Requires ability to deal with patients with acute, chronic and complex disease processes and those who are dying.
Resourcefulness in dealing with simple to moderate complexity requires ability to prioritize duties with assistance of nursing personnel.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Ability and willingness to be present for, and fully participate in, the scheduled and ad hoc training necessary to prepare for the Montana CNA licensing exam.
Ability to, and demonstrated consistency in, learning and doing all tasks related to the patient care teamwork involved in good patient care.
Physical, mental and emotional fitness necessary to fully contribute to the interdisciplinary care team.
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WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal patient/resident care environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust or extremes of temperature. Regular exposure to odors and difficult patient/resident care activities.
May be required to work varying shifts. Will be required to work weekends and/or holidays.
Will be required to learn care in several care areas, as assigned.
Utilization of computers and electronic applications for clinical information systems.
Routinely participates in the situations typical to caring for patients dealing with injuries, illnesses, dying and death.
Frequent standing, walking, lifting, bending and stooping.