Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health•Hays, KS

7d•$17 - $26

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 Nursing Assistant provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents. The role delivers age-appropriate care addressing residents’ physical and psychological needs according to their care plans, and follows infection prevention and control policies and personal protective equipment requirements. The position is at Good Samaritan Hays, a 45-bed skilled nursing facility. The facility describes a supportive team environment, experienced supervisors, and a high nursing staffing ratio. The role is scheduled for 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week. The starting rate is $17.00–$25.50 per hour.

Requirements

Active CNA license required at time of hire.
High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Minimum age of 16.
Required 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 the process of obtaining certification by endorsement.
CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
Complete annual department-specific competency testing satisfactorily.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits; at least 12 hours of continuing education are required annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
Depending on facility and responsibilities, the role may require a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions under Sanford’s Driving Policy.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and personal protective equipment requirements.

Nice To Haves

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 collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
Provide psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned residents.
Assist residents with transfers, repositioning and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Support food preparation and dining, assist with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity and dietary needs.
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 resident participation.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.