Nursing Assistant, Certified, (LTC) - Part-time - Dayshift

Sanford Health•Indianola, IA

18h•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the assistant provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance in accordance with care plans and residents’ physical and psychological needs. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection-prevention and control policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment. The position is at Indianola GSS, a 105-bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care. The schedule is 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with 24 scheduled hours per week and every-other-weekend and holiday rotation required.

Requirements

Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting through enrollment in a training program or certification by 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 required annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
Minimum age of 16.
If applicable to the facility and responsibilities, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions when requested by leadership.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body-fluid specimens.
Provide psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned residents.
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 promoting a positive dining experience.
Aid providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet.
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.