CNA - Part Time

Sanford Health • Westbrook, MN

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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 (RN), the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance, delivering age-appropriate care based on residents’ physical and psychological needs and their care plans. The role follows infection prevention and control policies and proper personal protective equipment use.

The position is part-time, scheduled for 24 hours per week, with varied shifts and a rotating holiday schedule. At Good Samaritan Westbrook, there may be an opportunity to create a full-time schedule. An active CNA license is required, or certification must be obtained within four months of starting through an approved route.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 16.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (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 certification by endorsement.
• Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits.
• Complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education 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 general equivalency diploma (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.
• Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support and personal care.
• Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, walking, range-of-motion activities, and passive exercises using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• 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 when needed.
• Document resident interactions and relevant outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet.
• 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.

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, varying according to full-time or part-time status.
• CNA training and certification provided by the facility.

What This Job Offers

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