CNA - Part Time

Sanford Health•Westbrook, MN

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, the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance in accordance with each resident’s care plan, addressing physical and psychological needs with age-appropriate care. The role is part of the nursing team and requires compliance with infection prevention and control policies and appropriate use of personal protective equipment. This part-time position is with Good Samaritan Forest City, part of Sanford Health. It is scheduled for 16 hours per week, with varied shifts available. An every-other-weekend and holiday rotation is required. The facility provides CNA training and certification. The position offers a salary range of $22.60–$25.50.

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. CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits; at least 12 continuing education hours are required annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (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 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 diet.
Report 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 resident participation.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.