OVERVIEW:

CNA Instructor will serve as an advisor, trainer, educator and evaluator and will assist and support the facility Administrator and Director of Nursing goals related to nurse aide students training and retention.  When Classes are not being held, the C.N.A. Class Instructor will work the floor as a Charge Nurse. 

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our residents and employees by committing to the company's core values of communicating expectations, delivering high-quality nursing and rehabilitation services, setting higher standards in resident care, encouraging growth through education and community awareness, and implementing fiscal responsibility through employee training and personal commitment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Complete retention tracking with class attendees. Recommend policy and procedure changes and/or updates, as needed. Research other training methods, materials and resources. Guide and support nurse aide students through testing and certification Actively assist and participate in the enhancement of the lives of our residents through our dedicated approach to training and retention

Prepare lesson plans based on the nurse aide curriculum

Effectively communicate and train nurse aide students

Facilitate regular C N A Training Class

Communicate with the Administrator and Director of Nursing any concerns with C N A students’ progress throughout the duration of the class

Complete Skills Check off and promote proficiency

Evaluate nurse aides upon completion of the class for assurance of knowledge obtained

Work the floor as a Charge Nurse, when classes are not being held.