CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT Days - Bethany

Sanford Health•Brainerd, MN

2d•$23 - $26

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the CNA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance according to each resident’s care plan, addressing physical and psychological needs with age-appropriate care. The CNA is part of the nursing team and is accountable for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. This is a 32-hour-per-week day-shift position, scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The schedule includes every other weekend and holiday. The salary range is $22.60–$25.50 per hour. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available, and a weekend incentive of $1.25 per hour is offered.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Required CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state CNA certification within four months of starting through enrollment in a training program or obtaining certification by endorsement. CNA training and certification are provided by the facility.
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.
Where applicable, certification and registration with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If classified as a Sanford Category II Driver based on facility and job responsibilities, provide a motor vehicle report and valid driver’s license and be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions.

Nice To Haves

Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.

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 transfers, repositioning, walking, range-of-motion activities and passive exercises using appropriate techniques and equipment.
Support food preparation and dining, assist 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 residents’ changing conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help maintain clean, operational living areas.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage resident participation.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.