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

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) 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 (RN). The NA delivers age-appropriate care addressing residents’ physical and psychological needs according to their care plans and follows infection prevention, control, and Personal Protective Equipment policies. This position is with the Good Samaritan Sanford Health - Sioux Falls Center, an 88-bed facility providing post-acute rehabilitation and long-term/skilled care. The role is scheduled for day shifts, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, for 40 hours per week. Every-other-weekend and holiday rotation is required.

Requirements

Active CNA license required at the time of hire, or state-certified CNA status within four months of entering the position through enrollment in a training program or certification by endorsement.
CNA training and certification are required; training and certification are provided by the facility.
Minimum age of 16.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing satisfactorily.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with a minimum of 12 hours annually.
Maintain all required department-specific certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (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, and personal care.
Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support.
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 as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and dietary needs.
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 resident participation.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.