CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - Evenings

Sanford Health • Le Mars, IA

17h • $17 - $26

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during scheduled work periods. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the CNA provides resident-centered nursing care and assistance with daily living according to each resident’s care plan, addressing physical and psychological needs. The CNA is part of the nursing team and must follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment appropriately.

The CNA assists with basic health care needs and personal care, supports mobility and exercise, helps with meals, and contributes to a positive dining experience. The role also includes assisting providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed, documenting resident interactions and care outcomes, collecting non-invasive specimens and vital signs, communicating changes or concerns to the charge nurse, maintaining residents’ living areas, and supporting wellness and recreational programs.

This is a full-time evening-shift position scheduled for 32 hours per week. The stated salary range is $17.00–$25.50, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 16.
• CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting the position through enrollment in a training program or certification by endorsement.
• CNA training and certification are required; training and certification are provided by the facility.
• Complete yearly department-specific competency testing satisfactorily.
• Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with at least 12 hours of continuing education required annually.
• Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
• Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• If classified by the facility as a Sanford Category II Driver, provide a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license and be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions, as required by the Sanford Driving Policy at the leader’s request.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with care plans.
• Assist residents with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and other personal care activities.
• Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support.
• Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
• Complete food preparation and dining 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.
• 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.
• Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.
• Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Generous night and weekend shift differentials.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Various education assistance programs.
• Continuing education.
• Direct access to earnings daily.
• Robust benefits package, with benefits varying according to full-time or part-time status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed