This position is an unlicensed team member that works in the nursing department prior to the completion of the nurse aide training program. PAY: $14.00 an hour while in training with pay increasing upon training completion GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS: • The team member during this “prior to training” period, can’t perform any direct/physical patient care • The position is part of the Nurse Aide Training Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) • Once this team member completes the nurse aide classes and required clinical work, the team member is considered a Nurse Aide in Training (NAT). • The facility may not use any individual working in the facility as a nurse aide for more than 4 months under the Pre-T or NAT positions. The team member must pass the licensure test to become a STNA during this time period. If the team member fails to pass the licensure test in the 4 month period, they either have to be terminated or be moved to a non-nursing position RESPONSIBILITIES • Answer call lights • Pass ice and water to patients between meals. Assist with hydration cart and HS snack pass • Assist with making patient beds • Assist with laundry portion of STNA job: • Put away patient’s clean personal laundry. • Stock the clean linen closets following proper infection control techniques • Clean and organize patient drawers under the direction of patient/responsible party • Empty soiled utility containers in outside trash • Mark personal items (i.e. toothbrush, denture cups, toothpaste, etc…) to prevent cross contamination • Set dining room tables (linens and silver ware) in prep for meal service • Meal Service – team member is not permitted to feed any patient • Passing trays and drinks to residents in dining room • Delivering room trays to patients room • Perform one on one visits/companionship with patients • Complete any other non-direct care task assigned by nurse or unit manager • Assist with activities if no other nursing related activities are needed Indianspring is an EOE/M/F/D/V and Smoke-Free Workplace