Nursing Assistant Trainee

You Belong Here.

At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

The Nurse Assistant Training Program is intended for candidates

who do not

currently hold a CNA license.

MultiCare's Nursing Assistant Training Program is open for applications! Prior to applying, please visit our training program website at:

Nursing Assistant Training Program - MultiCare Health System Jobs

If you are not eligible for this program, please visit our careers website for other opportunities at:

MultiCare Health System Jobs: Hospital and Nursing Jobs

Location:
All classroom times take place at Deaconess Hospital
Clinical Locations: Various units at Deaconess Hospital and Valley Hospital

Program Details:

The training period of the program is 7 weeks in length depending on holiday closures.

Cohort Start Date: We are currently recruiting for a start date of January 13, 2025

All offers are contingent upon acceptable results on a pre-employment drug screen and background check. MultiCare maintains a nicotine-free work environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Assist patients with activities of daily living such as grooming, bed baths, toileting, incontinence care, perineal care, oral care, and other general hygiene needs.
Promote infection prevention by properly performing urinary catheter care, hand hygiene, and proper application/removal of personal protective equipment.
Insure accurate tracking of intake (food and drink) and output (urine and feces)
Dealing with bodily fluids, and the possibility of working around those with contagious diseases
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Perform duties as assigned in an accurate and timely manner.
Demonstrates initiative, problem solving ability, adaptability, and flexibility.
Work and communicate in a professional manner.
This position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
Working in a hospital setting does require the possibility of working weekends and holidays.

Qualifications:
18 years of age or older
Previous patient care or customer service experience preferred but not required
BLS Certification is to be obtained within 2 weeks of hire (during the training period) MultiCare will pay for this cost.

Pay & Benefits:

This is a paid, benefits eligible position. Benefits are effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment at MultiCare.

MultiCare will pay the cost of the following items:

• Nurse Assistant Certified Licensure
• BLS Certification
• Nursing Assistant Certified written and skills exam (First attempt only)

Supplies:

For classroom instruction you will need:
Access to Wi-Fi for classroom assignments/homework
Scrubs (also needed for clinical instruction)
Watch with a second hand.
Proper Shoes (crocs are NOT permitted)

Program Schedule:

If extended an offer, the schedule during the training program will be:

• Monday-Friday, which includes clinical training and classroom training.
• The position is a .8 FTE (32 hours/week) schedules will be 8:00am-4:30pm
• Candidates should be prepared to dedicate 40 hours a week to clinical time, classroom time, and homework. This includes 32 hours of work/class time and 8 hours of homework/study time each week.

After Training:
Once training is completed, you will continue working on your training unit in your NAC Trainee Position. The schedule will change but you are required to keep your .8FTE

FTE:
• 8

Shift:

Day

Schedule:

M-F 8:00am-4:30pm for the first seven weeks of training. After training Days/Nights available. 3 days a week, 12 hours each day.

Position Summary
The Nursing Assistant Trainee (NAC Trainee) works under the direction of a Registered Nurse to provide quality care that is focused on the comfort and well-being of the patient and family.

Employees in this job will only perform work within the scope of the Trainee position as outlined in the education program.

Responsibilities
Assists with room set up for patient admissions
Helps prepare patients for discharge
Performs bed changes, and safety sweeps of patient rooms; empties urinals, commodes, trash and linen receptacles in patient rooms
Picks up and delivers items to lab, supply chain, etc.
Assists with transports, delivery of patient belongings
Assists with answering phone calls
Stocks PPE stations and organizes storage and stock room

Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Previous healthcare experience preferred
BLS Certification obtained within 2 weeks of placement in job

Our Values
As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration and Kindness. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?
Belonging:

We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our caregivers
Mission-driven:

We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
Market leadership:

Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
Employee-centric:

Named Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' in 2023
Technology:

"Most Wired"

health care

system 15 years in a row
Leading research:

MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
Lifestyle:

Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn

Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $18.78 - $18.78 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed

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