Oregon Care Institute: 400 NE 7th St., Gresham 97030 Mandatory Class Orientation Date for Accepted Students: Friday, 11/22/2024 from 9:00am to1:00pm Class Schedule: Tuesday - Friday,no class on 12/25/24 or 01/01/2025 Classroom and Lab @ Oregon Care Institute, Gresham 11/26/24- 12/17 2024 from 8:30 - 4:30 Clinical@ Sapphire Belmont, Portland 12/17/24- 12/27/24 from 6:00am - 2:30pm StateCertification Practice and Review Days 12/31/24& 1/2/2025 from 8:30 - 4:30 Graduationon 1/2/25 CertificationTesting Date TBD Kickstart your career as a Nursing Assistant (NA) Student with Sapphire Health Services at Oregon Care Institute (OCI). Are you a compassionate, dedicated individual eager to make a difference in the healthcare field? Join our team as a Nursing Assistant Student and embark on a rewarding journey to prepare to sit and test to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Our program offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and a supportive environment to help you succeed. Courses are available through
Oregon Care Institute (OCI). As a Nursing Assistant Student you will:- Learn knowledge and skills to provide compassionate care
- Participate in a dynamic course which meets Oregon State Board of Nursing requirements
- Work alongside healthcare professionals, gaining the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in patient care
- Collaborate with your fellow students in direct learning experiences in a lab, classroom and clinical settings
- Prepare to take OSBN (Oregon State Board of Nursing) Certification exam
Classroom portion is a total of 10 days (4 days per week) and the Clinical portion is a total of 5 days. In addition to classroom and clinical hours, we include 2 certification testing preparation days and an opportunity to test at the institute.
OregonCare Institute (OCI) Philosophy OurMission is to promote the highest quality of life for our residents, staff andcommunities. We treat all with the greatest respect and consideration. OregonCare Institute (OCI)'s mission reflects its approach to how we want everyonewho encounters our communities to feel. We expand the definition of community to not only reflect a singlelocation or the surrounding area, but the healthcare industry as a whole. TheCore Values of the Oregon Care Institute (OCI) embody this approach by not onlyproviding the greatest consideration to what makes up an individual, but tostrive for exceptional outcomes. Part of striving for exceptional outcomes isto develop individuals to provide health care related services that have thesame passion for seeing a person holistically.
Purpose Today'shealthcare environment is becoming more taxed, not with just the need ofpassionate individuals but also with the level of service that is required tomeet an individual's care needs. As an employer we identify with the strugglesthat individuals face when entering healthcare. The purpose of our Nursing Assistant training program is to assistindividuals in developing the skills and confidence that is necessary to besuccessful in the health care system. We believe in providing education andhands on learning that supports the development of individuals for careers andnot just jobs. This improves the Oregonworkforce leading to increased ability to meet the demands that it will face inthe coming years.
ProgramOutcomes Program outcomes:
- Describe the health care team andthe roles of the nurse assistant
- Identify the scope of practice forthe nurse assistant, including ethical and legal responsibilities to thepatient/resident
- Provide quality and safe nurseassistant care in performance of procedure skills for the patient/resident
- Apply knowledge and skills whencaring for a patient/resident with acute, chronic, or terminal health careneeds
- Demonstrate assisting withrehabilitation and restorative nursing care to the adult and older adult
CourseDescription The Nursing Assistant I course of
OregonCare Institute (OCI) is designed to prepare qualified nurse assistants whoprovide patient care as members of a health care team in hospitals, extendedcare facilities, community agencies and home health care agencies. Students are not employees, however, upon successful course completion, employment opportunities are available with one of our Sapphire locations upon successful completion of Nursing Assistant (NA) course.
Enjoy a substantial wage increase once you successfully pass the Oregon state board exam and become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Now, more than ever we are seeing growth in the healthcare field. We want to help you break into your future career! Once an NA you will interact with residents daily, offering support with Activities of Daily Living, collaborate with co-workers who share the same values and interests in the Healthcare field and learn about opportunities for professional growth.
Sapphire Health Services offers tuition reimbursement for Healthcare Professional Courses including nursing school after 1-year of successful employment.
Nursing Assistant (NA) Responsibilities:- Provide residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Maintain resident confidentiality
- Be an integral part of the team caring for Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation residents
- As a Nursing Assistant (NA) with Sapphire you will foster a supportive, compassionate environment for our residents and their families
- Support residents with mobility and transfers, ensuring their comfort and safety
- Aid with feeding and ensuring residents receive proper nutrition
- Learn to measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
- Observe and report any changes in resident health status to supervising nurses
- Provide emotional support and companionship to residents
- As a Nursing Assistant (NA) you will engage resident activities to enhance their physical and emotional well-being
- Gain hands-on experience with basic clinical procedures under the supervision of licensed nurses
- Practice infection control protocols and safety procedures
- Assist with maintaining accurate patient records
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS: - Must be 18 years of age
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in a face paced environment
- Willingness to learn and take direction from experienced staff
- Language proficiency: Must be proficient in English to effectively communicate with residents and healthcare team members. Oregon State Board of Nursing certification test is only offered in the English language at a 6th grade level
APPLY FOR FURTHER DETAILS! SPOTS LIMITED! EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Benefits of being a Sapphire Health Services employee include, but is not limited to:
- 401K
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Birthday/Holiday Pay
- Wellness Fund
- Uniform Fund
- Longevity Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
HOW TO APPLY: At Sapphire Health Services we are dedicated to creating a supportive and enriching environment for both our residents and our team members. If you are a passionate healthcare professional looking to make a difference in the lives of residents, we encourage you to apply! Address: Portland, OR ABOUT US: Sapphire Health Services develops and manages care and living solutions including home care, independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Our focus is steadfast; to create living and care solutions that align with our mission to promote the highest quality of life for our residents, staff and communities. Sapphire supports ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, competitive wages and generous incentives to all of our employees.
- OUR MISSION: TO PROMOTE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR RESIDENTS, STAFF AND COMMUNITIES. WE STRIVE TO TREAT THEM ALL WIT THE GREATEST CONSIDERATION AND RESPECT -