CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - Bethany - PRN - Various Shifts

Sanford Health • Brainerd, MN

5d • $23 - $26 • Onsite

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 assistance according to each resident’s care plan and physical and psychological needs. The role follows infection prevention and control policies and uses personal protective equipment appropriately.

The position is PRN/on-call, with day, evening, and night shifts available. Employees must be available for six shifts per month, including two weekend shifts and holiday rotation. The facility is Good Samaritan – Bethany, a 79-bed long-term skilled care and transitional care facility in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or the ability to become state-certified within four months of starting, through enrollment in a training program or certification by endorsement.
• CNA training and certification are required; training and certification are provided by the facility.
• Minimum age of 16.
• Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
• Maintain department-specific required certifications and, where applicable, certification and registration with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• If classified as a Sanford Category II Driver based on facility and responsibilities, provide a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license and be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions.
• Must be available to work six shifts per month, including two weekend shifts and holiday rotation.

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 bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, vital signs, psychosocial support, and other personal care.
• Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, walking, range-of-motion activities, and passive exercises using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• 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 as needed.
• Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet.
• Communicate changes in residents’ 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 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.
• Complete yearly department-specific competency testing, maintain a record of continuing education credits, and maintain required certifications.

Benefits

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Various education assistance programs.
• Continuing education.
• Direct access to earnings daily.
• Robust benefits package; benefits vary by full-time or part-time status.
• Additional weekend incentive of $1.25 per hour.
• Additional shift incentive of $1.25 per hour for hours worked from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed