Certified Nursing Assistant Paid Training Program

Job Description: The Pathfinders Program is a training program designed to equip selected participants with the skills necessary to take and pass the CNA certification exam. Upon completion of training and passing of the certification exam, each participant will have a full-time CNA position awaiting them at one of our care site facilities. Pathfinder participants will learn how to accurately and compassionately act as a clinical support partner to assist the patient care team by performing various tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional. Caregivers in this role will become skilled at basic patient care skills including toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient care skills. A participant in good standing, upon completion of an approved CNA program has the opportunity to advance to a Patient Care Tech (PCT) or a Home Care Aide position at Intermountain Health. Pathfinders participants will be required to obtain CNA certification within 90 days of being hired into the CNA Pathfinders role. The Pathfinders CNA can work a variety of shifts that may include weekends, holidays and nights and in various facilities, as needed. IMPORTANT: Application visitors must first complete questionnaire on the Pathfinders platform before starting job application. If you have not done so, please click here for the questionnaire. Once completed, the Pathfinders platform will direct you back to the job application for you to complete. Essential Functions The Pathfinders CNA must be supervised during any clinicals prior to obtaining CNA certificate and performs the following: Prioritizes and delivers basic patient care which may include toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs. Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients. Provides excellent customer service when responding to patient and family requests. Reports and records patient care findings and data in a timely manner. Reports changes in the patient condition quickly and secures qualified assistance as needed. Can function as a patient care attendant by monitoring patient, taking care of patient care needs, and involving other members of the patient care team as needed. When working on a clinical unit, may be required to take medications from the delivery system to the RN. Collaborates and consults with RN and other members of the interdisciplinary team for best patient care. Performs non-nursing duties as delegated (e.g., cleaning, stocking, answering phones, clerical support, providing directions). Implements plan of care as delegated. To be eligible for the Pathfinders Program Minimum 18 years of age. Must be able to work in-person Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Required Qualifications Strong written and verbal communication skills Basic Life Support certification for healthcare providers is required and while preferred upon hire, will be obtained as part of the Pathfinder CNA program Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. Location: St. Marys Regional Hospital Work City: Grand Junction Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $17.60 - $17.60 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice. Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. To find out more about us, head to our career site here. 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The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more. The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!