CNA - Long Term Care / TCU - Part Time Nights

Sanford Health•New Hope, 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 (RN), the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and assistance with daily living according to each resident’s care plan, addressing physical and psychological needs. The NA is part of the nursing team and is accountable for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Active CNA on the Minnesota registry is required at the time of hire.
CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing is required, or the candidate must become state-certified within four months of starting the position by enrolling in a training program or pursuing certification through endorsement.
CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
Minimum age of 16.
Complete annual 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 diploma or GED.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

Assist residents 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 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.
Aid 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 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.