CNA - Canby Care Center - Full Time Nights

Sanford Health•Canby, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during the scheduled work period. Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents, delivering age-appropriate care for their physical and psychological needs according to the care plan. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment (PPE). The position is full time, scheduled for 32 hours per week on 8-hour night shifts at Canby Care Center. CNA training and certification are provided by the facility. The starting rate is $22.60.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certification within four months of starting through enrollment in a training program or the process of obtaining certification by endorsement. CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually and maintain required department-specific certifications.
When applicable in the relevant state, certification and registration with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If the role is classified as a Sanford Category II Driver based on facility and responsibilities, a motor vehicle report, valid driver's license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions are required.

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 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.
Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks, assist residents with meals and snacks, and provide 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 diet as needed.
Communicate changes in a resident's condition 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.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Complete annual department-specific competency testing, maintain at least 12 continuing education hours annually, and maintain required department-specific certifications.