Certified Nursing Assistant - Part Time - Evenings

Sanford Health • Waconia, MN

5d • $23 - $28

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during scheduled work periods. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the assistant provides resident-centered nursing care and help with daily living, following care plans and addressing residents’ physical and psychological needs. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection-prevention and control policies and proper personal protective equipment practices.

The position also supports residents’ mobility, meals, personal care, wellbeing, and living spaces; helps providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed; documents care and communicates changes or concerns to the charge nurse. The role is part-time, with evening shifts and 28 scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 16.
• Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting through enrollment in a training program or obtaining certification by endorsement.
• Complete yearly department-specific competency testing satisfactorily 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, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• Depending on facility and responsibilities, the role may require a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions, as requested by leadership.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
• Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support and other personal care.
• 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, support a positive dining experience, and assist residents with meals, snacks, 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 residents’ changing 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 keep residents’ living areas clean and operational.
• Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage resident participation.
• Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.

Benefits

• 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 based on full-time or part-time status.
• $2,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

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