CNA - Assisted Living - Part Time

Sanford Health•Hillsboro, ND

1d•$17 - $26

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents in assisted living during scheduled work periods. Under the supervision of a charge nurse, the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance, following each resident’s care or service plan and addressing their physical and psychological needs. The position is part time, scheduled for two 8-hour day shifts per week, generally 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role includes every other weekend and rotating holidays. Sanford offers paid training to obtain Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification; however, the qualifications also list state CNA certification as required. The NA assists with personal care, meals, mobility, documentation, wellness activities, and other resident needs. Depending on the location and scope of practice, responsibilities may include helping with procedures, collecting non-invasive specimens, administering delegated medications, and housekeeping or laundry. The NA communicates changes in resident condition and care concerns to the charge nurse and follows infection prevention and personal protective equipment policies. The department provides care around the clock, and shift assignments may vary according to staffing and resident census.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing is required.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually and maintain a record of continuing education credits.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
Depending on facility and required responsibilities, may need to meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions if requested.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in assisted living preferred.
Already holding CNA certification is noted as a qualification for the higher stated starting wage and work-experience credit.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and personal care.
Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support.
Depending on location, assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks, assist residents with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Depending on location, assist providers and nursing staff with procedures and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
Depending on location and scope of practice, administer prescribed medications delegated by a licensed nurse.
Document outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and diet.
Communicate changes in resident condition, medication follow-up, and care concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Depending on location, 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.
Deliver age-appropriate care according to residents’ physical and psychological needs and their care or service plans; where applicable, provide care to tenants with dementia.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
Work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by department needs and assigned location.
Attend committee meetings when expected and, when asked, provide direction to students delivering resident care, treatment, or services as part of their training.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing, maintain required continuing education records, and maintain required certifications.