CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - Days

Sanford Health•Algona, IA

1d•$18 - $26

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 and 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 assistant supports residents with personal care, mobility, meals, documentation, wellness activities, and maintaining clean living areas. The role also involves collecting non-invasive specimens, taking vital signs, assisting providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed, and communicating changes in residents’ conditions to the charge nurse.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Required 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.
CNA training and certification are required; training and certification are provided by the facility.
Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Maintain all required department-specific 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, proof of a valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions when requested by leadership.

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 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 members with procedures as 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.
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.