CNA - Part Time

Sanford Health • Westbrook, MN

1d • $23 - $26

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care. Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance in accordance with the resident’s care plan and age-related physical and psychological needs. The role is part of the nursing team and is responsible for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment.

The NA assists assigned residents with personal care, mobility, meals, vital signs, specimen collection, and other basic health care needs. The role also documents care and resident interactions, communicates changes or concerns to the charge nurse, and supports residents’ housekeeping, laundry, wellness, and recreational needs.

Requirements

• Active CNA license required.
• Minimum age of 16.
• Required Certified Nursing Assistant certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting through enrollment in a training program or certification by endorsement.
• Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits; at least 12 continuing education hours 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 preferred, but not required.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
• Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support and personal care.
• Help residents transfer, reposition, and walk 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 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• $5.00 per hour additional differential for working a flexible or varied schedule.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Various education assistance programs.
• Direct access to earnings daily.
• Robust benefits package; benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed