CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - PT Straight Nights - Taylor Falls

Sanford Health•Taylors Falls, MN

2d•$17 - $26

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) serves as a caregiver to assisted living residents during scheduled work periods, providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under a charge nurse’s supervision. The role supports residents’ physical and psychological needs in accordance with their care or service plans. Duties include assistance with personal care and activities of daily living; obtaining and recording vital signs; supporting transfers, repositioning, walking, and exercises where applicable; helping with food preparation and meals; and providing psychosocial support. Depending on the location and applicable scope of practice, the CNA may assist nursing staff with procedures, collect non-invasive specimens, administer medications delegated by a licensed nurse, provide housekeeping and laundry services, and support wellness and recreational programs. The CNA documents care outcomes and communicates changes in residents’ conditions and care concerns to the charge nurse. The CNA follows infection prevention and control policies and uses personal protective equipment. The nursing department provides care around the clock, and this position requires rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Shift assignments vary according to the nursing area, location, staffing, and resident census. Committee meeting attendance may sometimes be expected, and employees may be asked to provide direction to students when they are caring for residents as part of their training.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.
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 department-specific required certifications.
When applicable in the relevant state, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
Depending on the facility and responsibilities, the role may require a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions under Sanford’s Driving Policy.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in assisted living.

Responsibilities

Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under a charge nurse’s supervision.
Assist residents with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, vital signs, and other personal care.
Provide psychosocial support and age-appropriate care according to each resident’s care or service plan.
Assist with transfers, repositioning, walking, and range-of-motion or passive exercises as applicable, using appropriate techniques and equipment.
Assist with food preparation, dining, meals, snacks, water, and supplements.
Depending on location and scope of practice, assist providers and nursing staff with procedures and collect non-invasive specimens.
Depending on location and scope of practice, administer medications delegated by a licensed nurse.
Document care outcomes, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary information.
Communicate changes in residents’ conditions, medication follow-up, and care concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Depending on location, provide housekeeping and laundry services and assist residents in keeping 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.
Work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays; attend committee meetings as expected.
When asked, provide direction to students delivering resident care, treatment, or services as part of their training.