Aurora CNA Training Program

Department:Status: Full timeBenefits Eligible:YesHours Per Week:36Schedule Details/Additional Information:We are currently accepting applications for our August Class.To be considered, you must be able to work full-time, 3rd shift in a hospital unit.Students from this program will be placed into full-time, 3rd shift positions at St. Luke's.If your application is selected, the screening process will follow these steps and notifications will be sent by email and/or by text:Online Math Assessment;Screening Interview over the phone;In-person Interview with Program Manager with 2nd Math Assessment (Monitored).We consider both internal and external applicants for this small class, so the screening process can take some time. Delayed responses to our emails and/or text messages may result in your application being declined.Class runs almost monthly ( https://careers.aah.org/career-areas/training-programs/ ) Mon - Thurs from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Perfect attendance is required, including no tardies. Classes are held at the Aurora Forest Home Business Center. Clinicals for the August Class will be held at the St. Luke's Location in Milwaukee.Once classes and exams are successfully completed, participants may be selected to work in a hospital unit. Placement is based on business need - at this time placements will be full-time, 3rd shift and most of our openings are at St. Luke's.Pay Range$19.80 - $29.70Major ResponsibilitiesAdheres to syllabus rules, attends all 88 hours of training, completes all classroom assignments and passes final exam with at least a 75%. Upholds Aurora's vision, mission, and policies and procedures.Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated.Measures and documents TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other patient data as requested. Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) with instructor support.Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to RN. Documents appropriately with instructor's support.Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens as indicated using approved process for accurate specimen labeling and identification. Maintains competency as required.Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique and assistive devices. Performs tasks related to nutritional needs of patient under direction of RN to include diet review, tray set up/removal, proper positioning and diet selection and assistance in eating.Performs tasks related to maintaining skin integrity to include proper repositioning and skin care. Ensures special patient supplies and appliances are provided and maintained such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.Under the direction of RN and as determined by site/unit requirements, may be required to remove IVs, provide postmortem care, and bladder scans.Practices within policies and procedures of infection prevention by demonstrating hand hygiene and knowledge of sterile and aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials and utilizing proper attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation.Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to observe data reflective of the patient's status and report the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.Requirements:Must have High School Diploma or equivalentMust be 18 years of age or olderMust provide an updated resume upon applicationMust pass a math assessment (online and proctored)Must be available for full-time or part-time work (at least 20 hours per week)Must be available for 3rd shift workCertification will be required for placement into a CNA position - requires passing a skills test and a knowledge test administered by a 3rd partyOur Commitment to You:Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:CompensationBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performanceBenefits and morePaid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance ProgramNote: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Heal