February 2023 Session - Class Begins: Saturday, 2/25/23 9a-5:30pm, Tuesday, 2/28/23 5p-9p, Friday, 3/3/23 5p-8p

Class Saturday, Tuesday, Friday, for 8 weeks until Saturday, April 22, 23

CNA Trainee Class Application close Thursday, 2/9/23 at midnight

Certified Nurse’s Aide Trainee course prepares you to enter the workforce as a CNA. Through hands-on clinical training, the intensive course teaches the skills required to become a CNA. You will also gain an understanding of basic medical terminology, basic human anatomy and physiology and the aging process. Typical tasks include: dressing and grooming, peri-care, oral care, showers and baths, toileting, feeding, sanitation and cleaning of designated areas, bed/linen changes. At the end of the course, you are given the CNA test approved by the state of Montana. Trainees who pass the test will obtain their CNA license and are eligible for employment as a CNA with MVH at $18.55 per hour.

Job Overview: The Montana Veterans’ Home is a Medicare/Medicaid and Veterans’ Administration certified facility that has been providing services to Veterans since 1896. Admission is for honorably discharged veterans who qualify for skilled/intermediate nursing care or domiciliary self-care living. Spouses of veterans may be admitted on a space-available basis.

This position is a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). The CNA assists residents with daily living activities. Other responsibilities include: 1) Measuring and recordings residents’ vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiratory rate; 2) Assisting residents with daily living activities such as eating, personal hygiene, and dressing; and 3) Providing compassionate support to residents/family members and encouraging open communication.

Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities):

• Measures and records residents’ vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiratory rate.
• Assists residents with daily living activities such as eating, personal hygiene, and dressing.
• Provides compassionate support to residents/family members and encourages open communication.
• Measure’s input and output and collect specimens for testing.
• Answers call light for assistance and responds to residents’ needs.
• Assists staff in providing resident care and responds to emergencies.
• Observes residents’ condition or behavior and reports changes to nurse.
• Change linens, make beds, cleans residents’ rooms, bathrooms, or other resident areas.

• Maintains records of CNA care provided to each resident.
• Transcribes codes corresponding to resident care.

• Orients new residents and new CNA staff.
• Completes other nursing care tasks as requested.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Behaviors):

Required for the first day of work: When CNA Certification is obtained:

• Knowledge of the aging process and basic anatomy.
• Knowledge of caregiver role and infection controls.
• Knowledge of residents’ rights and confidentiality principles.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to provide residents with quality care.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and empathy.
• Ability to observe and pay attention to details.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Montana CNA certification.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

Work is of medium demand, that involves lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling; stooping; twisting and extensive standing. *Lift 50# occasionally; *Lift 15-20# frequently; *Push/pull 60# occasionally/ *Reach forward and below frequently. Must have the ability to transfer residents safely. Must be able to effectively communicate with patients. May be exposed to blood borne pathogens. May have to work with uncooperative residents at times