CNA - Millard - FT Evenings

Sanford Health•Omaha, NE

13h

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during the scheduled work period. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the assistant provides resident-centered care and daily living support according to each resident’s care plan, addressing 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. This Millard Center position is for a bath aide. The assistant supports residents with personal care, mobility, meals, health-related tasks, housekeeping, laundry, and wellness and recreational activities, while documenting care and communicating changes or concerns to the charge nurse.

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 by enrolling in a training program or obtaining certification through endorsement.
CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing.
Maintain at least 12 hours of continuing education annually and maintain a record of continuing education credits.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If the role’s facility and responsibilities require it, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.

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 provide 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.
Help with food preparation and dining, assist with meals and snacks, and provide 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 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.