Nursing Assistant, Certified - UFCW - Maplewood - Full Time Days

Sanford Health•Saint Paul, MN

7d•$23 - $24•Onsite

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 nursing care and assistance with daily living, tailored to residents’ physical and psychological needs and their care plans. The role is part of the nursing team and requires adherence to infection prevention and control policies and appropriate use of personal protective equipment. The position is at Good Samaritan Maplewood and is scheduled for 32 hours per week on 8-hour day shifts. CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility. The role may require a motor vehicle report, proof of a valid driver’s license, and qualification to perform essential driving functions, depending on the facility and assigned responsibilities.

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.
CNA training and certification are required; training and certification are provided by the facility.
Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing.
Maintain a record of at least 12 continuing education hours each year.
Maintain all required department-specific certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.

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.
Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks, help create a positive dining experience, and assist residents with meals and snacks.
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 dietary needs as needed.
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.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing, maintain at least 12 continuing education hours annually, and maintain required department-specific certifications.