CNA - Long Term Care - Straight Nights

Sanford Health•Howard Lake, MN

1d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant to provide resident-centered care at Howard Lake, a 32-bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care. The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver during scheduled work periods, providing daily living assistance and age-appropriate care to assigned residents under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role follows each resident’s care plan and infection prevention, control, and personal protective equipment policies. This position works 12-hour night shifts from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., with six shifts and 72 hours per two-week pay period. Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and a holiday rotation are required. The position offers a salary range of $22.60–$28.00, with night and weekend shift differentials. Benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status.

Requirements

Active Minnesota CNA license required at time of hire.
Minimum age of 16.
CNA training and certification are required; certification may be obtained within four months of entering the position through enrollment in a training program or the process of obtaining certification by endorsement. 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.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
When applicable to the facility and role responsibilities, 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 leadership.

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 daily living and personal care, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
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 as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and dietary needs.
Communicate changes in a resident’s condition and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help maintain residents’ living areas.
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.