Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health • Rapid City, SD

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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 assistant provides resident-centered, age-appropriate care and daily living assistance according to each resident’s care plan. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment.

The assistant supports residents’ personal care, mobility, dining, wellness, and recreational needs; helps providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed; documents resident interactions and care outcomes; and communicates changes in residents’ conditions or care concerns to the charge nurse. The role may also include housekeeping and laundry, participation in committees or task forces, and driving duties depending on facility requirements.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide basic health care and daily living assistance, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, psychosocial support, and other personal care.
• Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment, and provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
• Complete food preparation and dining tasks, assist residents with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
• Assist providers and nursing staff members 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.
• Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
• Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed