CNA - Assisted Living - Part Time

Sanford Health•Hillsboro, ND

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents in assisted living during scheduled work periods, providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a charge nurse. The position is part time, with two 8-hour day shifts per week, scheduled weekly hours of 16, and a stated shift time of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Every other weekend and a rotation of holidays are required. The posting also notes that nursing care is provided 24 hours a day and that shift assignments may vary with staffing and resident census. The NA provides personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, vital signs, and psychosocial support. Depending on location, duties may include transfers, repositioning, walking, range-of-motion and passive exercises, assisting with meals, and supporting dining and hydration. The NA may also assist staff with procedures, collect non-invasive specimens, administer medications delegated by a licensed nurse when permitted, document resident care and outcomes, and report changing conditions or care concerns to the charge nurse. Other duties may include housekeeping and laundry, supporting wellness and recreational programs, and following infection-prevention and personal protective equipment policies. The NA provides age-appropriate care in accordance with the resident's care or service plan and may need knowledge of dementia care, depending on location. Sanford Health offers paid training to obtain Nursing Assistant certification. The posting describes a teamwork-oriented facility, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for growth. Starting pay is listed as $17 per hour for nursing assistants and $19 per hour for already-certified CNAs, with work-experience credit noted for certified CNAs. A generous sign-on bonus is available to eligible employees.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.
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.
Depending on facility and responsibilities, may need to meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a valid driver's license, motor vehicle report, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or GED; preferred but not required.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in assisted living.

Responsibilities

Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a charge nurse.
Assist residents with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, vital signs, psychosocial support, and other personal care.
Depending on location, assist residents with transfers, repositioning, walking, and range-of-motion or passive exercises using appropriate techniques and equipment.
Assist with food preparation and dining; support residents with meals, snacks, water, and supplements as appropriate.
Depending on location, assist providers and nursing staff with procedures and collect non-invasive body-fluid specimens and vital signs.
Depending on location and scope of practice, administer medications delegated by a licensed nurse.
Document resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary outcomes.
Communicate changing conditions, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Depending on location, 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.
Deliver age-appropriate care according to residents' physical and psychological needs and their care or service plans.
Follow infection-prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.
Work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by department needs; attend committee meetings when expected.
Provide direction to students when they are delivering resident care, treatment, or services as part of training.