CNA - Bath Aide - Full-time Days - SF Center

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•$19 - $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 care and daily living assistance according to each resident’s care plan, addressing physical and psychological needs in an age-appropriate manner. The role follows infection prevention and control policies and uses personal protective equipment as required. The position is at Good Samaritan Sanford Health - Sioux Falls Center, an 88-bed facility providing post-acute rehabilitation and long-term/skilled care. The schedule is 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation required. The role is full-time, with 40 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Active CNA license required at time of hire.
Required Certified Nursing Assistant 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 certification-by-endorsement process.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing satisfactorily.
Maintain a record of 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.
For applicable facilities and responsibilities, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, proof of a valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions when requested by leadership.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support and other personal care.
Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, walking, and range-of-motion and passive exercises, using appropriate techniques and equipment.
Help with food preparation and dining, assist with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Aid providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet as needed.
Communicate residents’ changing 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.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.