CNA Apprentice

High school education or equivalent preferred.

Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification preferred

• Personal

Evidence of good health, grooming and professional conduct.

• Desire and ability to cooperate with and under the direction of others.
• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility, initiative and honesty.
• Ability to accurately follow directions.
• Appreciation of, and the desire to be part of, a health care team dedicated to providing optimal patient care.
• Physical

Stamina - Capable of standing / walking for long periods of time (2-4 hours).

• Strength - Minimally capable of :

Free lifting 50 pounds.

• Pushing stretchers / beds under loads of 200-500 pounds, with assistance.
• Reflexes / Agility - Minimally capable of :

Frequent stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending, during 8-12 hour shift.

• Responding to sudden, unexpected movements of patients.
• Responding quickly and effectively to emergencies; i.e., chemical spills (medications, IV fluids), infectious exposures, patient contact, needles / syringes, waste handling (bodily fluids), medical equipment.

Hearing and Visual Acuity Dexterity - Handwriting skills to facilitate documentation for patient care, handling of equipment, and laboratory specimens. Visual acuity / color perception that permits patient assessment, monitoring