CNA - PRN

Sanford Health•Forest City, IA

5d•$19 - $26

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during scheduled work periods. 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 and physical and psychological needs. The role follows infection prevention and control policies and uses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately. The NA supports residents with personal care, mobility, meals, documentation, wellness activities, and maintaining their living areas. The position offers varied shifts to pick up and a flexible schedule. An active CNA certificate is required at the time of hire.

Requirements

Active CNA certificate required at time of hire.
Required Certified Nursing Assistant certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certification within four months of starting through enrollment in a training program or certification by endorsement.
CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with at least 12 hours required annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
Minimum age of 16.
If the role is designated as a Sanford Category II Driver, provide a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license and be medically qualified 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, dressing and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs, collect non-invasive body fluid specimens, provide psychosocial support, and deliver other personal care.
Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks; assist residents with meals and snacks and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and dietary needs.
Communicate residents’ changing conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help maintain clean and operational living areas.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs and encourage resident participation.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.