CNA - Hillsboro Long Term Care - PRN
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care, providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse. Care is tailored to residents’ physical and psychological needs and follows their care plans. The role is part of the nursing team and requires compliance with infection prevention and control policies and proper use of personal protective equipment. This PRN position at Hillsboro Long Term Care covers shifts for vacations, leaves, and sick call-ins. Shifts are eight hours and may be days, evenings, or nights, according to the employee’s preference. PRN staff are required to work three shifts per month, including one weekend shift, and one holiday per calendar year.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 16.
- CNA certification through the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting by enrolling in a training program or obtaining certification through endorsement.
- Complete annual 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.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
- Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support and other personal care.
- Help residents transfer, reposition, and walk using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
- Assist with food preparation, dining, meals, snacks, 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 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.
- Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
- Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
