CNA PT Evenings

Sanford Health•Albert Lea, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in a long-term care setting. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the 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 requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. This part-time evening position is scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., for 24 hours per week, at Good Samaritan Society – Albert Lea, an 80-bed long-term skilled care and transitional care facility in southern Minnesota. The facility is part of Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Society, a nonprofit provider of senior care and services.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Certified Nursing Assistant certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting through enrollment in a training program or certification by endorsement.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Maintain all required department-specific certifications.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person Registry.
If driving responsibilities apply, 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.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or 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 provide 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, 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 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.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.