CNA - Full-time Evenings - SF Center

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, the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance according to each resident’s care plan and physical and psychological needs. The role is part of the nursing team and follows infection prevention and control policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment.

The NA supports basic health care and daily living activities, mobility and transfers, meals, personal care, and resident well-being. The role also involves collecting vital signs and non-invasive specimens, documenting care and resident interactions, communicating changes or concerns to the charge nurse, and helping maintain clean and functional living areas. The position is at the Good Samaritan Sanford Health - Sioux Falls Center, an 88-bed long-term and skilled care facility that also provides post-acute rehabilitation services. The scheduled shift is 2:00 PM–10:30 PM, with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation required.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 16.
• 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 certification by endorsement.
• Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits; at least 12 continuing education hours are required annually.
• Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
• When applicable in the relevant state, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• If classified as a Sanford Category II Driver due to facility and role responsibilities, provide a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license, and be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions as required by Sanford policy.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, vital signs, psychosocial support, and other personal care.
• 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, while supporting 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 as needed.
• 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 resident participation.
• Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
• Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment appropriately.

Benefits

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Education assistance programs.
• Continuing education.
• Daily access to earned wages.
• Robust benefits package, with benefits varying by full-time or part-time status.
• $2,500 bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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