Nurse Aide in Training

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. 

Hickory Creek's 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 Hickory Creek's 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?


* 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 ey...