CNA PT Nights

Sanford Health•Albert Lea, MN

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 (RN), the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance according to each resident’s care plan, addressing physical and psychological needs. The NA is part of the nursing team and is expected to follow infection prevention and control policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment. This is a part-time night position at Good Samaritan Society – Albert Lea, an 80-bed long-term skilled care and transitional care facility in southern Minnesota. The scheduled hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with 28 scheduled weekly hours. CNA training and certification are provided by the facility.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting through enrollment in a training program or obtaining certification by endorsement.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain records of continuing education credits.
Complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Maintain all required department-specific certifications.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If the position’s facility and responsibilities require driving, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, proof of a valid driver’s license, and medical qualification 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 daily living and basic health care needs, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and personal care.
Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
Provide psychosocial support and document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet as needed.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Support food preparation and dining, assist residents with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
Communicate residents’ changing conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help keep residents’ living areas clean and operational.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage residents to participate.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.