CNA - Part Time Days - SF Village

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

3d•Onsite

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 according to each resident’s care plan, with attention to 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 position is part-time, with 24 scheduled weekly hours, and works days. Available shifts are 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. or 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Every-other-weekend and holiday rotation is required. The role is at Sanford’s Sioux Falls Village, a long-term care facility offering general long-term care, short-stay rehabilitation, and memory care.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Active CNA required at time of hire.
CNA 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 process of obtaining certification by endorsement.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits.
Complete 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily living and basic health care needs, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and personal care.
Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Assist with food preparation, dining, meals, snacks, water, and supplements, helping create a positive dining experience.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures as 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.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.