CNA - FT Evenings - Good Samaritan - Long Term Care

Sanford Health•Olathe, KS

4d•$17 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the assistant provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance according to each resident’s care plan, addressing 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. The position is at the Good Samaritan Center in Olathe, a skilled nursing and memory care facility. It is a full-time evening-shift position scheduled for 40 hours per week, with 8-hour shifts. An active Kansas CNA certification is required before starting.

Requirements

Active Kansas CNA certification is required before starting.
CNA training and certification are required; facility-provided training and certification are available.
Must be at least 16 years old.
Must satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits.
Must complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Must maintain all required department-specific certifications.
When applicable, must be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If applicable to the facility and responsibilities, may need to meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions when requested by leaders.

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 collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
Provide psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned residents.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Support food preparation and dining, assist residents with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet as needed.
Communicate residents’ changing conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help keep residents’ living areas clean and operational.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage resident participation.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.