Nursing Assistant Training Program
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SHS2Oregon Care Institute:400 NE 7th St., Gresham 97030Mandatory Class Orientation Date for Accepted Students:Friday, 01/10/2025 from 9am to 1pmClass Schedule: Tuesday - FridayClassroom and Lab @ Oregon Care Institute, Gresham01/14/25 - 1/30/25 from 8:30 - 4:30Clinical @ Sapphire Belmont, Portland1/31/24 - 02/11/2025 from 6:00am - 2:30pmState Certification Practice and Review Days02/12/25 & 02/13/25 from 8:30 - 4:30Graduation on 2/13/25Certification Testing Date: 2/15/2025Kickstart your career as a Nursing Assistant (NA) Student at Oregon Care Institute (OCI).Are you a compassionate, dedicated individual eager to make a difference in the healthcare field? Join our class as a Nursing Assistant Student and embark on a rewarding journey to prepare to sit and test to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).As a Nursing Assistant Student you will:Learn knowledge and skills to provide compassionate care.Participate in a dynamic course which meets Oregon State Board of Nursing requirements.Work alongside healthcare professionals, gaining the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in patient care.Collaborate with your fellow students in direct learning experiences in a lab, classroom and clinical settings.Prepare to take OSBN (Oregon State Board of Nursing) Certification exam.Program Outcomes:Describe the health care team and the roles of the nurse assistant.Identify the scope of practice for the nurse assistant, including ethical and legal responsibilities to the patient/resident.Provide quality and safe nurse assistant care in performance of procedure skills for the patient/resident.Apply knowledge and skills when caring for a patient/resident with acute, chronic, or terminal health care needs.Demonstrate assisting with rehabilitation and restorative nursing care to the adult and older adult.Course Description:The Nursing Assistant course of Oregon Care Institute (OCI) is designed to prepare students to pass the Certified Nursing Assistant test offered through Oregon State Board Nursing.Students are not employees. Employment opportunities for students are available with one of our Sapphire locations upon successful course completion.Employees of Sapphire Health Services are eligible for tuition reimbursement for Healthcare Professional Courses including nursing school after 1-year of successful employment.Nursing Assistant (NA) Responsibilities:Provide residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.Maintain resident confidentiality.Be an integral part of the team caring for Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation residents.Foster a supportive, compassionate environment for our residents and their families.Support residents with mobility and transfers, ensuring their comfort and safety.Aid with feeding and ensuring residents receive proper nutrition.Learn to measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.Observe and report any changes in resident health status to supervising nurses.Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.Engage residents in activities to enhance their physical and emotional well-being.Gain hands-on experience with basic clinical procedures under the supervision of licensed nurses.Practice infection control protocols and safety procedures.Assist with maintaining accurate patient records.Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.Other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS:Must be 18 years of age.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced staff.Language proficiency: Must be proficient in English to effectively communicate with residents and healthcare team members. Oregon State Board of Nursing certification test is only offered in the English language at a 6th grade level.APPLY FOR FURTHER DETAILS! SPOTS LIMITED!EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:Benefits of being a Sapphire Health Services employee include, but are not limited to:PTO401(K)Medical/Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceBirthday/Holiday PayWellness FundUniform FundLongevity BonusesTuition ReimbursementHOW TO APPLY:At Sapphire Health Services we are dedicated to creating a supportive and enriching environment for both our residents and our team members. If you are a passionate healthcare professional looking to make a difference in the lives of residents, we encourage you to apply!Address: Portland, ORABOUT US: Sapphire Health Services develops and manages care and living solutions including home care, independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Our focus is steadfast; to create living and care solutions that align with our mission to promote the highest quality of life for our residents, staff and communities. Sapphire supports ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, competitive wages and generous incentives to all of our employees.- OUR MISSION: TO PROMOTE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR RESIDENTS, STAFF AND COMMUNITIES. WE STRIVE TO TREAT THEM ALL WITH THE GREATEST CONSIDERATION AND RESPECT -#J-18808-Ljbffr