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

Sanford Health • Olathe, KS

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About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during scheduled work periods. Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the NA provides resident-centered, age-appropriate nursing care and daily living assistance according to each resident’s care plan, addressing physical and psychological needs. The NA is part of the nursing team and is responsible for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 16.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting the position by enrollment in a training program or pursuit of certification through endorsement.
• CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
• Complete yearly department-specific competency testing satisfactorily.
• Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
• Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
• When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• If classified as a Sanford Category II Driver due to facility and role requirements, provide a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license and be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions under Sanford’s Driving Policy.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.

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.
• Help with food preparation and dining, assist with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
• Assist providers and nursing staff 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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