Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health•Holstein, IA

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 assistance with daily living. The role delivers age-appropriate care addressing residents’ physical and psychological needs according to their care plans and follows infection prevention, control, and personal protective equipment policies. The position assists with personal care, mobility, meals, procedures, and resident activities; records care and observations; communicates changes or concerns to the charge nurse; and helps maintain clean, operational living areas. It is scheduled for 40 hours per week on 8-hour evening shifts.

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 entering the position through enrollment in a training program or the certification-by-endorsement process.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing satisfactorily.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with at least 12 hours required annually.
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 preferred, but not required.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
Depending on facility and responsibilities, a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle report, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions may be required.

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 transfers, repositioning, walking, range-of-motion exercises, and passive exercises, using appropriate techniques and equipment.
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 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 resident participation.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.