NURSE AIDE IN TRAINING
Position Title
SSA - Nurse Aide in Training
Schedule & Hours
Full-Time (80 hours/pay period)2:30 PM–11:00 PM | Including Every Other Weekend & Holiday Rotation
Location
Hillview Health Care Campus, La Crosse, WI
Starting Pay
Starting at $18.51/hour + shift & weekend differentials; earn a wage increase upon obtaining CNA certification
We are looking for a dependable, compassionate individual to join our Long-Term Care team as a Nurse Aide in Training. In this role, you will support a safe, clean, and engaging environment for residents by performing essential non-direct care tasks under the direction of nursing leadership while working toward your CNA certification.
What You’ll Do• Make unoccupied beds and maintain clean, organized resident rooms• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and perform general cleaning throughout the facility• Stock and distribute clean linens; collect used linen and clothing• Clean equipment and personal care items as directed• Assist with transporting residents in wheelchairs and accompany them to appointments• Engage residents in simple activities such as reading, walks, or games• Answer phones, greet visitors, and provide basic wayfinding assistance• Monitor residents or areas as assigned• Assist in the dining room (excluding direct meal assistance)• Follow all safety procedures and promptly report hazards• Maintain confidentiality and uphold residents’ rights• Support person-centered care and attend required in-service training
Leadership & Workplace ExpectationsWe value teammates who:• Act with integrity, honesty, and respect• Listen openly and communicate effectively• Drive for results and seek continuous improvement• Support teamwork, mentorship, and shared success• Think critically, adapt quickly, and make sound decisions• Build positive relationships across the organization• Engage with community needs and provide excellent service• Demonstrate emotional intelligence and respond constructively to feedback
Physical RequirementsThis role involves frequent walking, standing, bending, pushing wheelchairs and carts, and lifting items up to 20 lbs. Some tasks may involve exposure to blood or body fluids, depending on assignment.
Qualifications• Must be at least 16 years old• Ability to read and follow written and verbal directions• Ability to learn job tasks through training and orientation• Successful completion of background check per Wisconsin Caregiver Law
If you’re someone who enjoys helping others, takes pride in creating a clean and welcoming environment, and thrives in a teamwork-driven setting, we’d love to hear from you!