Nurse Aide in Training

At Hickory Creek Healthcare, we have a culture of warmth and caring. Our staff feels like a family with each other and with the people for whom they care. It’s a special place for special people.

The goal of Hickory Creek Healthcare is to deliver the best possible long-term care and rehabilitation services to all our residents on a consistent basis every day of the year. To do that, we rely on the strengths and talents of our professional and dedicated employees.

The Nurse Aide Training program is a paid job opportunity that anyone can apply for to become a Certified Nurse Aide. With no previous work experience required, you complete the 30 hours of classroom and 75 hours of on-the-floor clinical to become a CNA. After completion of the CNA program, additional pathways and opportunities are available to those who want to advance their career in nursing.

What the Nurse Aide Training Program can offer you:

• Free textbook
• Unlimited one-on-one time with your instructor
• Free study materials
• Free uniform
• Free State testing attempts
• Stepping stones to grow your nursing career

What will you be doing and how will you make a difference at Hickory Creek Healthcare:

• Assists in making resident beds.
• Transports residents in wheelchairs to and from activities, the dining room, and therapy in an efficient manner.
• Distributes clothing protectors to residents in the dining room.
• May assist with dining room presetting of coffee and drinks.
• Passes food trays to residents but does not assist with feeding.
• Ensures that clean ice water pitchers and cups are provided and are full in each resident’s room no less than
  once per shift/tour of duty.
• Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness n unit including cleaning pantry, cleaning utility rooms,
  wheelchairs, Geri-chairs, beside tables, keep bedside drawers’ closets, wardrobe, and table organized.
• Keeps resident personal care items separated in bags.
• Transports soiled clothing to laundry or to repair.
• Fills linen carts, obtains linens or distributes linens to resident.
• Participates or assists with resident activities.
• Immediately reports unusual occurrences, significant changes in residents physical or behavioral condition,
  patterns of decreased social interactions, angry sad behavior and refusals of treatment to the Unit Charge Nurse.
• Complies with the company’s privacy practices and procedures related to resident and employee records and
  all state and federal privacy practices and procedures related to resident and employee records and all state and
  federal privacy laws including HIPAA.
• Complies with and adheres to the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the Bloodborne Pathogens Standards.
• Protective Personal Equipment (PPE), including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, extremities, protective clothing, and protective shield and barriers, will be provided,
  used, and maintained.
• Demonstrates teamwork and prompt and regular attendance to work to ensure that quality care and services are
  provided to the patients we serve.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff

Our commitment to our team members:

• Top competitive market wages
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holiday pay and *opportunities to earn additional PTO
• Access up to 50% of your earned wages before payday with PayActiv*
• Paid training, skills certification & career development support
• Medical, vision & dental insurance with Telehealth option
• Medical and dependent flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Lucrative employee referral bonus program
• Tuition assistance and certification reimbursement*
• Continued education opportunities through Purdue Global & O2NE scholarship program
• Employee assistance program & wellness support
• Retail, food & entertainment discounts, and so much more

• Terms and conditions apply

We are committed to the safety and health of our team members, residents and families we serve. As such, Hickory Creek Healthcare is proud to have implemented a mandatory vaccination policy, requiring COVID-19 vaccination(s) for all employees and new hires. In accordance with our mission to compassionately serve every resident with quality care and excellence, we firmly believe that vaccinating all employees is essential for our customer’s safety and health. New hires, including rehires, will need to show evidence of full vaccination on or before start or receive their first dose or one dose vaccine prior to start date. Should you have any questions regarding this, please speak with your recruiting contact directly.

The Company understands and respects that a limited number of candidates may have personal reasons for not receiving the vaccine. As such, we are asking those candidates who wish to request an exemption from being required to be vaccinated, submit a request for their exemption through their supervisor once hired.

We are Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and other protected categories.