CNA - Full Time Evenings

Sanford Health • Canistota, SD

4d • $24 - $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 in accordance with each resident’s care plan, addressing physical and psychological needs with age-appropriate care. The role is part of the nursing team and requires compliance with infection prevention and control policies and appropriate use of personal protective equipment.

The NA supports residents with personal care, mobility, meals, health-related tasks, housekeeping, laundry, and wellness and recreational activities. The position documents resident interactions and care outcomes and communicates changes in resident condition and care concerns to the charge nurse.

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 the position through enrollment in a training program or 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 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 driving, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, proof of a valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.

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, and personal care.
• Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
• Provide psychosocial support to assigned residents.
• Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate transfer techniques and equipment.
• Provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
• Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks, help create a positive dining experience, assist residents with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
• Aid providers and nursing staff members with procedures when needed.
• Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet as needed.
• Communicate changes in residents’ 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.
• Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
• Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment appropriately.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• $2.50 per hour location premium.
• Night and weekend shift differentials.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Education assistance programs.
• Direct access to daily earnings.
• Robust benefits package, with benefits varying by full-time or part-time status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed