CNA - Full-time Evenings - SF Center
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 to assigned residents, delivering age-appropriate care for their physical and psychological needs according to the care plan. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment (PPE). The Good Samaritan Sanford Health - Sioux Falls Center is an 88-bed facility offering post-acute rehabilitation and long-term/skilled care. Sanford Health describes itself as the largest rural health system in the United States and a nonprofit provider of senior care and services since 1922.
Requirements
- Active CNA license required at time of hire.
- CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing is required, or state-certified CNA status must be obtained within four months of entering the position through enrollment in a training program or certification by endorsement. CNA training and certification are provided by the facility.
- Minimum age of 16.
- Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing.
- Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with a minimum of 12 hours required annually.
- Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
- Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
- If classified as a Sanford Category II Driver based on facility and role responsibilities, provide a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license, and be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions under Sanford’s Driving Policy when requested by leadership.
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 and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
- Provide psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned residents.
- Assist residents with transferring, repositioning and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment.
- Provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
- Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks, help 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 dietary needs.
- Communicate changes in residents’ conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
- 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.
- Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.
- May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Benefits
- Generous night and weekend shift differentials
- Advancement opportunities
- Various education assistance programs
- Continuing education
- Direct access to earnings daily
- Robust benefits package, with benefits varying based on full-time or part-time status
- $2,500 bonus eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
