CNA - Millard - FT Days

Sanford Health•Omaha, NE

1d•$17 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during scheduled work periods. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and assistance with daily living, delivering age-appropriate care 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 proper personal protective equipment use. The NA assists with personal care, mobility, meals, vital signs, specimen collection, housekeeping, laundry, and resident wellness and recreational activities. The role documents resident care and communicates changes in condition and care-related concerns to the charge nurse. This position is based at Sanford Health’s Millard Center and works 12-hour day shifts, 36 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or obtain state CNA certification within four months of starting through enrollment in a training program or the endorsement process. CNA training and certification are provided by the facility.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits; at least 12 hours of continuing education are required annually.
Maintain all required department-specific certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If the role’s facility and responsibilities require driving, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report and valid driver’s license, and be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions when requested.

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 activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, and dressing or undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
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.
Provide psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned residents.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet.
Communicate residents’ changing conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
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.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.