Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC) (Straight nights, Straight Weekends) Part-time

Sanford Health•Olathe, KS

1d•$18 - $26

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in a long-term care setting. Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance, delivering age-appropriate care for residents’ physical and psychological needs according to their care plans. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. The position is based at Olathe Good Samaritan, a skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care. The schedule is part-time, with 24 scheduled hours per week on 8-hour night shifts and straight weekends.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
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.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing satisfactorily.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with a minimum of 12 hours annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If the facility and responsibilities require driving, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma 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.
Support 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.
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 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.