CNA - PRN/Casual - SF Village

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care, providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role delivers age-appropriate care for residents’ physical and psychological needs according to their care plans and follows infection prevention, control, and personal protective equipment policies. The position is PRN/casual, with varying shifts based on availability and one required weekend per month. It is based at Sioux Falls Village, a long-term care facility offering general long-term care, short-stay rehabilitation, and memory care. Scheduled weekly hours are zero. The role may involve driving if required by the facility and assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Active CNA license required at the time of hire, or state-certified CNA status within four months of entering the position through enrollment in a training program or certification by endorsement.
CNA training and certification are required; training and certification are provided by the facility.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing satisfactorily.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If the position’s facility and responsibilities require driving, provide a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license and be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, 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.
Assist with food preparation, dining, meals, snacks, water, and supplements, and help create a positive dining experience.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures when 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.
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.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.