CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - Days

Sanford Health•Miller, SD

26d•$17 - $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 role provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance according to each resident’s care plan, addressing physical and psychological needs. The Nursing Assistant is part of the nursing team and must follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment appropriately. The role supports residents with personal care, mobility, meals, documentation, housekeeping, laundry, and wellness and recreational activities. It communicates changes in residents’ conditions and care concerns to the charge nurse and may assist providers and nursing staff with procedures.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting the position by enrolling in a training program or pursuing certification through endorsement. CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
Complete annual department-specific competency testing satisfactorily.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits; at least 12 hours of continuing education are required annually.
Maintain all required department-specific certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If the position’s facility and responsibilities require driving, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including 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 preferred, but not required.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily living activities, 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 resident-centered care according to care plans.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks, 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, activities, and diet as needed.
Communicate residents’ changing conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help maintain residents’ living areas.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage resident participation.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.