CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - PT 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, with attention to physical and psychological needs. The CNA is part of the nursing team and is responsible for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment appropriately. The role includes supporting residents with personal care, mobility, meals, and daily activities; assisting providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed; documenting care and communicating changes or concerns to the charge nurse; and helping maintain residents’ living areas. The position is scheduled for 16 hours per week, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., including every other weekend and holiday.

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 by enrollment in a training program or certification through endorsement.
Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with a minimum of 12 hours required annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If applicable to the facility and responsibilities, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED).
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 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 when 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.
Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help keep residents’ living areas clean and operational.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage residents to participate.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.