CNA - Long Term Care / TCU - Part Time Nights

Sanford Health•New Hope, MN

3d•$23 - $28•Onsite

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 according to each resident’s care plan, including age-appropriate care for 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. The position is part time, working nights from 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with six shifts (45 hours) per two-week pay period. Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and a holiday rotation are required. The facility is Good Samaritan - Ambassador, a 77-bed, five-star facility in New Hope, Minnesota, specializing in long-term and post-acute care.

Requirements

Active CNA on the Minnesota registry is required at time of hire.
CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing is required, or the applicant must become state-certified within four months of starting by enrolling in a training program or obtaining certification through endorsement.
Minimum age of 16.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of 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.
If the role is classified as a Sanford Category II Driver, a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions are required.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or GED preferred.
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 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.
Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks, 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 dietary needs.
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.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.