Major Responsibilities:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

CAREER ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

Your Fast Track to a Career in Healthcare

Lutheran General Hospital and Valparaiso University are investing

in you and your community with a certified nursing assistant career

accelerator program. This unique program provides a fully paid fast

track to educate, certify, and employ certified nursing assistants

(CNAs). The best part? A job is waiting for you in a high-demand and

high-growth industry!

Will work from 9a-4:30pm under the Clinical Support Tech role five days a week

Upon completion of the program you will work from 7a-7p three days a week as a CNA

Must be able to commit to a year of employment post completion of the Valpo CNA Career Accelerator Program.

Offers various assistance to patients to include when applicable: arranging transportation needs, providing directions, locating wheelchair, answering call lights, passing food trays, etc. Performs routine office assistant duties to support the department as needed, i.e. copying, faxing, opening mail and data distribution. Maintains all storage and equipment areas in an organized fashion. Replenishes point of use supplies.  Cleans soiled public equipment after each use to avoid spread of disease.  May perform basic word processing and data entry duties. Other responsibilities assigned by staff that are appropriate based on individual’s school program enrollment and level of training received.

License/Registration/Certification:

None required.

Education:

No Formal Education.

Years of Experience:

None required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work independently.Agile - ability to change direction/focus as needed.Strong customer service/patient experience skills.Ability to collaborate with multiple departments.Ability to manage multiple, complex and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift.Must operate all equipment necessary to perform the duties of the job. Must be able to continuously use a keyboard. Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing. Must be able to concentrate on minute detail with frequent interruptions. 

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.