Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care - Part-time - Evening

Sanford Health•Olathe, KS

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents in a long-term care setting during scheduled work hours. Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance, following each resident’s care plan and addressing their physical and psychological needs. The NA is part of the nursing team and must follow infection prevention and control policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment. The position is at Olathe Good Samaritan, a skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care. The role is part-time, with 24 scheduled hours per week on evening shifts. The schedule includes every-other-weekend and holiday work. The listed salary range is $18.00–$25.50, and an active sign-on bonus is noted.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
CNA training and certification are required; training and certification are provided by the facility.
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.
Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing.
Maintain a record of at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
When applicable in the relevant state, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If the facility and responsibilities require it, 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 general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
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, and provide psychosocial support and other personal care.
Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Assist with food preparation, dining, meals, snacks, water, and supplements while supporting a positive dining experience.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet as needed.
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 residents to participate.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
Complete annual department-specific competency testing, maintain continuing education records, and maintain required certifications.