CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - Part Time Nights

Sanford Health•Austin, MN

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during scheduled work periods. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the assistant provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living support, with care tailored to residents’ physical and psychological needs and consistent with their care plans. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. The position is part-time on the night shift, working 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. and rotating weekends and holidays. It is based at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare, a 45-bed long-term care and transitional care facility in Austin, Minnesota. The role requires Minnesota CNA certification. Compensation is $22.60–$24.10, with a $2,500 sign-on bonus subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Be at least 16 years old.
Hold Certified Nursing Assistant certification with the 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.
Complete required CNA training and certification provided by the facility.
Complete annual department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits, including at least 12 continuing education hours annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person Registry.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide assistance with residents’ daily living activities, including 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 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 residents keep 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.