CNA - Full Time FLEX - Luther Manor
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 (RN), the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents. The role requires age-appropriate care that addresses residents’ physical and psychological needs according to their care plans, and adherence to infection prevention and control policies and personal protective equipment requirements. The position provides personal care and assistance with daily living activities, mobility, meals, documentation, housekeeping, and resident wellness and recreation. The NA communicates changes in residents’ conditions and care concerns to the charge nurse and may assist providers and nursing staff with procedures. The schedule is 40 hours per week, with eight-hour varied shifts.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 16.
- Required Certified Nursing Assistant (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 satisfactorily.
- Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education annually.
- Maintain all required department-specific certifications.
- Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
- If the role’s facility and responsibilities require it, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED (preferred but not required).
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, vital signs, psychosocial support, and other personal care.
- Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
- Help with food preparation and dining, assist 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.
- Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
- Communicate residents’ changing 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.
- Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
