CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - PRN - Day Shifts

Sanford Health•Austin, MN

3d•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the assistant provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living support according to each resident’s care plan, including age-appropriate attention to physical and psychological needs. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. This is a PRN/on-call position with a flexible schedule and primarily day shifts at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare, a 45-bed long-term care and transitional care facility in Austin, Minnesota. The role provides a salary range of $22.60–$23.39. The facility offers advancement opportunities, education assistance, continuing education, daily access to earnings, and a benefits package that varies according to full-time or part-time status. Night and weekend shift differentials are also offered.

Requirements

Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the Minnesota 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.
Minimum age of 16.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits; at least 12 continuing education hours are required annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If the facility and responsibilities require driving, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and personal protective equipment requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily living activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support and other personal care.
Assist residents with transfers, 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 diet.
Communicate changes in residents’ 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.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.