CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - Days
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during scheduled work periods. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the CNA provides resident-centered care and daily living assistance in accordance with each resident’s care plan, addressing 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. The CNA assists residents with basic health care needs and activities of daily living, supports mobility and exercise, helps with meals and dining, and provides psychosocial and personal care. The CNA also aids providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed, documents resident care and related observations, communicates changing conditions and concerns to the charge nurse, and helps maintain residents’ living areas. The position includes supporting wellness and recreational activities and may involve participating 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.
- Complete yearly department-specific competency testing satisfactorily.
- Maintain a record of continuing education credits; at least 12 hours of continuing education are required annually.
- Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
- Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
- If required for the facility and role responsibilities, 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 graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED); preferred but not required.
- 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 according to the resident’s care plan.
- Assist with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and other personal care needs.
- Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
- Provide psychosocial support and document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and dietary needs.
- Assist residents with transfers, 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 members with procedures as needed.
- Communicate residents’ changing 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
- 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
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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