CNA/ TMA - Full Time - Days

Sanford Health•Waconia, MN

1d•$23 - $28

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during the scheduled work period. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance according to each resident’s care plan and physical and psychological needs. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. The NA assists with personal care, transfers and mobility, meals, vital signs, documentation, housekeeping, laundry, and wellness and recreational programs. The NA also communicates changes in residents’ conditions and care-related concerns to the charge nurse, and may assist providers and nursing staff with procedures.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Required CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting through enrollment in a training program or pursuing certification by endorsement.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing satisfactorily.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with at least 12 hours of continuing education required annually.
Maintain all required department-specific certifications.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If the position’s facility and responsibilities require it, 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.

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 personal care.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Complete food preparation and dining tasks, assist residents with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Assist providers and nursing staff members with procedures when needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity and diet as needed.
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 resident participation.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.