CNA - Canby Care Center - PRN

Sanford Health•Canby, MN

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during scheduled work periods. Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance according to each resident’s care plan, addressing physical and psychological needs with age-appropriate care. The NA is part of the nursing team and is responsible for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment (PPE). The position provides assistance with personal care, mobility, meals, basic health needs, documentation, housekeeping, laundry, and wellness and recreational activities. The NA communicates changes in residents’ conditions and care concerns to the charge nurse and may assist providers and nursing staff with procedures. The role is PRN, with 8-hour day shifts and zero scheduled weekly hours. The starting rate is $25.60.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Required CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of entering the position through enrollment in a training program or the process of obtaining certification by endorsement.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits; at least 12 hours of continuing education are required annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If classified as a Sanford Category II Driver, provide a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license and be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions under Sanford’s Driving Policy, as requested by leadership.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or GED; preferred but not required.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.
CNA training and certification are provided by the facility.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
Provide psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned residents.
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 dietary needs.
Communicate changes in residents’ conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help maintain clean and functional resident living areas.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage residents to participate.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.