CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - Varies

Sanford Health • Red Oak, IA

2d • $17 - $26

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents in long-term care during scheduled work periods, under the supervision of a registered nurse. Care is delivered in accordance with the resident’s care plan and addresses age-appropriate physical and psychological needs. The CNA is expected to follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment appropriately.

The CNA assists residents with basic health care and activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support. The role also includes helping residents transfer, reposition, and walk using appropriate techniques and equipment; providing range-of-motion and passive exercises; supporting meals and snacks; and helping maintain clean and functional living areas. The CNA documents resident interactions and care outcomes, communicates changes in resident condition and care concerns to the charge nurse, and may assist providers and nursing staff with procedures. The position also supports wellness and recreational programs and may participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces.

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 the position through enrollment in a training program or certification by endorsement.
• CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
• Satisfactorily complete annual department-specific competency testing.
• Maintain a record of continuing education credits, including 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 the position’s facility and responsibilities require driving, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, proof of a valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions under Sanford’s Driving Policy.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with residents’ care plans.
• Assist residents with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and other personal care.
• Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
• Provide psychosocial support and age-appropriate care for residents’ physical and psychological needs.
• 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, 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 diet as needed.
• Communicate changes in residents’ 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 resident participation.
• Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.
• Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.

Benefits

• A $3,000 sign-on bonus.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed