CNA - Millard - FT Days

Sanford Health•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during scheduled work periods, providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role delivers age-appropriate care based on residents’ physical and psychological needs and their care plans, while following infection prevention, control, and personal protective equipment policies. The Nursing Assistant helps residents with personal care, mobility, meals, and daily activities; supports providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed; documents care and communicates changes in residents’ conditions to the charge nurse. The role also supports housekeeping, laundry, wellness, and recreational activities.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting the position by enrolling in a training program or pursuing certification through endorsement.
Complete CNA training and certification, which are provided by the facility.
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 required department-specific certifications.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If applicable to the facility and required responsibilities, 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.
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 other personal care.
Assist residents with transfers, 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 when needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet as needed.
Communicate residents’ changing conditions and care concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help maintain residents’ living areas.
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.