CNA - FT Evenings - Good Samaritan - Long Term Care

Sanford Health•Olathe, KS

2d•Onsite

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 Nursing Assistant provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance, delivering age-appropriate care for residents’ physical and psychological needs according to their care plans. The role is part of the nursing team and is accountable for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. The position is at the Good Samaritan Center in Olathe, a skilled nursing and memory care facility. This is a full-time evening-shift position scheduled for 40 hours per week, with 8-hour shifts. Compensation is listed at $17.00–$25.50. An active Kansas CNA credential is required before starting.

Requirements

Active Kansas CNA certification is required before starting.
CNA certification through the State Board of Nursing is required, or the employee must become state certified within four months of entering the position by enrolling in a training program or obtaining certification through endorsement.
CNA training and certification are required; training and certification are provided by the facility.
Minimum age of 16.
Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits each year.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If facility duties require driving, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, which may include a motor vehicle report, proof of a valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.

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 basic health care needs, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, 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.
Support food preparation and dining, help create a positive dining experience, and assist residents with meals and snacks; provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Aid providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and dietary needs as needed.
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.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.