CNA PT Evenings

Sanford Health•Albert Lea, MN

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, the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance, delivering age-appropriate care for residents’ physical and psychological needs according to their care plans. The role follows infection prevention and control policies and proper personal protective equipment practices. This is a part-time evening position at Good Samaritan Society – Albert Lea, an 80-bed long-term skilled care and transitional care facility. The scheduled shift is 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., with 12 weekly hours. A valid driver’s license is required to transport food between facilities.

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 certification by endorsement.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain continuing education credits; at least 12 hours of continuing education are required annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
A valid driver’s license is required for transporting food between facilities.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily living and personal care, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, vital signs, and psychosocial support.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, walking, and range-of-motion or passive exercises using appropriate techniques and equipment.
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.
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 residents to participate.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Transport food between facilities.