CNA - PRN - Cedar Lake Village
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 NA provides age-appropriate care according to each resident’s care or service plan and supports residents’ physical and psychological needs. Depending on location, care may include supporting residents with dementia. The NA is part of the nursing team and follows infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment requirements. Department staffing and resident census may affect schedules and assignments. The role may involve rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Employees may also be expected to attend committee meetings and provide direction to students involved in resident care as part of their training.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 16.
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.
- 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.
- If the position’s facility and responsibilities require it, 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 assisted living.
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 personal care.
- Depending on location, assist residents with transfers, repositioning, walking, range-of-motion activities, and passive exercises using appropriate techniques and equipment.
- Complete food preparation and dining tasks, assist residents with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
- Depending on location, assist providers and nursing staff with procedures and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
- Depending on location and scope of practice, administer medications delegated by a licensed nurse.
- Document outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and diet.
- Communicate changes in resident condition, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
- Depending on location, provide housekeeping and laundry assistance to help residents 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 as required.
- Provide direction to students when they are delivering resident care, treatment, or services as part of their training.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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