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

Sanford Health•Indianola, IA

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About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care, providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse. The NA provides age-appropriate care for residents’ physical and psychological needs according to their care plans and follows infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment requirements. The role is at Indianola GSS, a 105-bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care. The schedule is 12-hour day shifts, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., for 24 scheduled hours per week, with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation required.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or obtain state CNA certification within four months of starting by enrolling in a training program or pursuing certification through endorsement.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and 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 the facility and role 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 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 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.
Assist with food preparation and dining, including 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.
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.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use Personal Protective Equipment.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.