CNA - Part Time - Evenings

Sanford Health•Atwood, KS

3d•$17 - $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 according to each resident’s care plan, addressing 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 (PPE). The NA assists residents with personal care, mobility, meals, health-related tasks, housekeeping, laundry, and wellness or recreational activities. The position also involves documenting resident care and communicating changes in condition or care concerns to the charge nurse. Work is scheduled for 24 hours per week on eight-hour evening shifts.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
CNA certification from the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting the position through enrollment in a training program or the process of obtaining certification by endorsement.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education 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 GED; preferred but not required.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.
A valid driver’s license and motor vehicle report may be required depending on the facility and responsibilities; the employee must also be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions when applicable.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support and other personal care.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, walking, range-of-motion activities, and passive exercises using appropriate techniques and equipment.
Assist with food preparation, dining, meals, snacks, water, and supplements while supporting 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 resident participation.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.