CNA FT Evenings

Sanford Health•Davenport, IA

4d•$20 - $23

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during the scheduled work period. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance in accordance with the care plan, addressing residents’ physical and psychological needs. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment (PPE). The position is at Good Samaritan Davenport, a 119-bed skilled nursing facility providing long-term care, post-acute care, short-term rehabilitation, and senior living services. The schedule is 2:00 PM–10:30 PM, with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation required. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week. An active CNA license is required at time of hire.

Requirements

Active CNA license required at time of hire.
Required Certified Nursing Assistant certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of entering the position by enrollment in a training program or while obtaining certification through endorsement.
CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
Minimum age of 16.
Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits; at least 12 continuing education hours are required annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
When applicable to facility and responsibilities, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions as requested by leadership.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use PPE.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support and other personal care.
Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks, assist residents with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet.
Communicate changes in residents’ conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help residents keep their living areas clean and operational.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage resident participation.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.