Staff Development Trainer & Scheduler

Staff Development Trainer & Scheduler Ridgecrest Village - 3.2 Davenport, IA Job Details Full-time 16 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Employee onboarding Skilled nursing facility experience Healthcare staff management Staff scheduling Regulatory compliance Mid-level Long-term care facility experience Team development Clinical staff training Quality improvement LPN Onboarding process management CNA Leadership Healthcare compliance Team motivation (leadership skill) Communication skills Staffing management Teaching Overseeing training Nursing Staff development Full Job Description Crest Health Center is seeking a motivated and organized individual to serve as the Staff Development Trainer and Scheduler for the CNA shifts. This role is essential to maintaining appropriate staffing coverage while supporting the growth, education, and performance of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). The Staff Trainer and Scheduler in this position will play a key role in training, orientation, and ongoing staff development to ensure the highest level of resident care. Key Responsibilities CNA Scheduling & Staffing Develop, manage, and maintain CNA staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage across all shifts Coordinate schedule changes, call-offs, and open shifts in collaboration with nursing leadership Ensure staffing meets regulatory requirements, acuity needs, and facility standards Communicate schedules clearly and in a timely manner to CNA staff CNA Training, Orientation & Staff Development Assist with onboarding and orientation of newly hired CNAs Provide ongoing training, education, and skills reinforcement for CNA staff Support staff development through coaching, guidance, and performance feedback Monitor CNA care practices and reinforce best practices, safety standards, and person-centered care Promote consistency, confidence, and quality in daily resident care Clinical & Leadership Support Serve as a professional role model for nursing practice and resident-centered care Collaborate with nursing leadership on quality improvement and staff development initiatives Assist with ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements Foster a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment Qualifications Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing preferred Experience working with CNAs; training or leadership experience preferred Strong organizational, communication, and teaching skills Ability to train, support, and motivate frontline staff Long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred Comfortable using scheduling software or willing to learn Why Join Crest Health Center Leadership-focused role with direct influence on care quality Opportunity to develop and train caregiving staff Collaborative, mission-driven work environment Stable and rewarding healthcare setting Qualifications Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing preferred Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Experience working with CNAs; training or leadership experience preferred Strong organizational, communication, and teaching skills Ability to train, support, and motivate frontline staff Long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred Comfortable using scheduling software or willing to learn