CNA - Full Time, Straight Weekend Days - LTC

Sanford Health•Indianola, IA

1d•$18 - $26

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 in accordance with the care plan, addressing residents’ 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.

Requirements

Active Iowa CNA license required at the time of hire.
Minimum age of 16.
Required Certified Nursing Assistant (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 satisfactorily.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with at least 12 hours of continuing education required annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
Where 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 graduate 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, provide psychosocial support, and deliver other personal care to assigned residents.
Help residents transfer, reposition, and walk using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Assist with food preparation, dining, meals, and snacks; provide water and supplements as appropriate and support 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 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 residents to participate.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.