CNA PT Evenings
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care. Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents, delivering age-appropriate care for their physical and psychological needs according to the care plan. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment (PPE). This is a part-time evening position at Good Samaritan Society – Albert Lea, an 80-bed long-term skilled care and transitional care facility in southern Minnesota. The scheduled shift is 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., with 24 scheduled hours per week.
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 through enrollment in a training program or the process of obtaining certification by endorsement. CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
- Complete annual department-specific competency testing satisfactorily.
- Maintain at least 12 hours of continuing education annually and a record of continuing education credits.
- Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
- Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
- If the facility and responsibilities require it, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and personal care.
- Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
- Provide psychosocial support and communicate residents’ changing conditions and care concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
- Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
- Assist with food preparation, dining, meals, snacks, water, and supplements, helping create a positive dining experience.
- Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
- Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet as needed.
- Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help keep residents’ living areas clean and operational.
- Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs and encourage residents to participate.
- Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.
- May 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
