CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT Days

Sanford Health•Hutchinson, KS

1d•$17 - $26

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during scheduled work hours, providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role delivers age-appropriate care addressing residents’ physical and psychological needs according to their care plans, while following infection prevention and control policies and proper Personal Protective Equipment use. The position is at Hutchinson Village, a 65-bed senior skilled nursing facility providing long-term and post-acute care. The facility’s staff are described as compassionate and dedicated to residents.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or obtain state CNA certification within four months of starting by enrolling in a training program or pursuing certification through endorsement. CNA training and certification are provided by the facility.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing satisfactorily.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits; at least 12 hours of continuing education are required annually.
Maintain all required department-specific certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.
Depending on facility and responsibilities, a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle report, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions may be required.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with basic health care needs and activities of daily living, 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-related tasks, assist residents with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Help create a positive dining experience for residents.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures as 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.
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.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.