The C.N.A. Training Program is an in-house, WI State Certified, Nursing Assistant training program to learn how to assist in the general nursing care of patients. The program is full-time, for 3 weeks. Clinicals are in the hospital for the last 4 days of the program.
Schedule: Beginning January 27th, 2025, individuals hired for this CNA training program will commit to full-time, first shift hours, January 27th - February 14th . It is a 3-week class, M-F 0800-1630 for class and 0700-1530 for clinical. Clinicals are the last 4 days of the program. To be able to be part of the program current PHC staff need to not be in any performance plan with their leader.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Receive verbal or written assignments. Reviews information on the patient Care Plan to determine what assistance and/or care should be provided for the patient. Seeks clarification from appropriate resources when necessary.
- Assist in the collection and documentation of the client's health care data and reports unusual observations to the RN. Assists with ensuring systematic, on-going, data collection with relevant documentation. Plans work through assignments by the RN and/or through established protocol.
- Organize work assignments with consideration for economy of time, effort and supplies. Gives priority to and patient requests. Assist in meeting basic patient needs for physical, psychological and environmental comfort and safety, in the home setting.
- Assist in meeting basic patient needs for nutrition and elimination. Deliver care in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that is sensitive to client diversity, while preserving and protecting client autonomy, dignity, and rights.
- Acquire and continually enhance knowledge in current practice.
- Seeks out opportunities for growth in an effort to maintain and increase skills and cognitive abilities.
- Complete the department orientation competency checklist for this specific position.
- Completion of the annual competency checklist for this specific position.
What You Will Do:
This exciting opportunity completes a state-certified in-house training program to learn how to assist in the general nursing care of patients. To be considered for this program, please apply here where you will interview for a position to join ProHealth Care in a C.N.A. capacity. You will begin in your selected C.N.A. role after the completion of the program.
Duties include:
- Receive verbal or written assignments. Review information on the patient Care Plan to determine what assistance and/or care should be provided for the patient. Seeks clarification from appropriate resources when necessary.
- Assist in the collection and documentation of the client's health care data and report unusual observations to the RN. Assists with ensuring systematic, ongoing, data collection with relevant documentation. Plans work through assignments by the RN and/or through established protocol.
- Organize work assignments with consideration for the economy of time, effort and supplies. Gives priority to patient requests. Assist in meeting basic patient needs for physical, psychological, and environmental comfort and safety, in the home setting.
- Assist in meeting basic patient needs for nutrition and elimination. Deliver care in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that is sensitive to client diversity, while preserving and protecting client autonomy, dignity, and rights.
- Acquire and continually enhance knowledge in current practice.
- Seeks out opportunities for growth in an effort to maintain and increase skills and cognitive abilities.
- Complete the department orientation competency checklist for this specific position.
- Completion of the annual competency checklist for this specific position.
What You Will Need:
- High School Diploma- or equivalent (preferred)
- Must obtain BLS certification within two weeks of the start date of training
- Must be able to work at least .5FTE (20 hours a week) after the training program.
- Must be willing to sign 18 month commitment upon completion of CNA program
- Individuals must commit to attending all classroom and clinical sessions for the 3-week program (May 20 - June 10)
- Rate of pay is $15/hr
Internal Candidates:
- If chosen for the program, you will need to resign from your current position and go through the interview process to be selected/hired into an inpatient nursing unit
- Active employee in good standing (not in active disciplinary process)
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About Us:
ProHealth Care has been the health care leader in Waukesha County and surrounding areas for the past century, providing outstanding care across a full spectrum of services. The people of ProHealth Care strive to continuously improve the health and well-being of the community by combining skill, compassion and innovation. The ProHealth family includes Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, the Rehabilitation Hospital of Wisconsin, ProHealth Medical Group clinics, AngelsGrace Hospice, ProHealth Home Care & Hospice, West Wood Health & Fitness Center and Regency Senior Communities. Learn more at ProHealthCare.org.
ProHealth Care, one of the largest employers in Waukesha County, offers work that is challenging and rewarding. The organization is dedicated to providing the highest quality service to our patients and their families and treats each individual with respect – the way they should be treated. ProHealth Care supports a Just Culture, one that encourages an open learning environment and maintaining safe systems. We have high expectations for those who join our team of nearly 5,000 employees. In return, we offer exceptional career opportunities in a dynamic, health care system where the contributions of every team member are valued.
ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
