CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - PT - Days

Sanford Health•GSS ND Bis St Vincent Care Ctr, ND

1d•$20 - $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 Nursing Assistant provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents, delivering age-appropriate care for their physical and psychological needs according to each resident’s care plan. The role is part of the nursing team and is responsible for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment appropriately. The position is at St. Vincent’s, a 97-bed senior skilled nursing facility in Bismarck, North Dakota, providing long-term and post-acute care. This part-time day-shift role is scheduled for 12 hours per week, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation required.

Requirements

Active CNA license required at time of hire, or state-certified CNA 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; training and certification are provided by the facility.
Minimum age of 16.
Satisfactorily complete annual department-specific competency testing.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with at least 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 classified as a Sanford Category II Driver based on facility and job responsibilities, provide a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license and be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions when requested.

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.
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, walking, range-of-motion activities and passive exercises using appropriate techniques and equipment.
Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks, support a positive dining experience, and assist residents with meals and snacks; 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 dietary needs.
Communicate changes in residents’ conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
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.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.