CNA - Long Term Care - Full Time Nights

Sanford Health • Hillsboro, ND

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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 residents’ care plans, addressing their 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 appropriately.

The position is based at Hillsboro Care Center and offers paid training to obtain CNA certification. Shifts are eight hours overnight, from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every other weekend and a rotation of holidays required. The facility describes a teamwork atmosphere, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for growth. The role may be suitable for someone interested in learning about healthcare or for a nursing student.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 16.
• CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certification within four months of starting through enrollment in a training program or the process of obtaining certification through 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 department-specific required certifications.
• Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED); preferred but not required.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.
• Already holding CNA certification; work experience credit is given to certified CNAs.

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.
• Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
• Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks, help create a positive dining experience, and assist with meals, snacks, water, and supplements as appropriate.
• Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed.
• Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and dietary needs.
• 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 residents keep their 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.
• Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.

Benefits

• Paid training to obtain CNA certification.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Opportunity for growth within the facility.
• Sign-on bonus available for eligible employees.
• Referral bonus for an internal employee who refers a new employee.

What This Job Offers

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