Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care - PRN

Sanford Health•Loveland, CO

1d•$19 - $27

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 nursing care and daily living support, 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 assistant supports residents with personal care, mobility, meals, health monitoring, and daily activities. The role also includes documenting care and resident interactions, communicating changes or concerns to the charge nurse, helping with housekeeping and laundry, and encouraging participation in wellness and recreational programs.

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 certification by 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.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED).
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.
Depending on the facility and responsibilities, a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle report, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions may be required.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support and personal care.
Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks, assist residents 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 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 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.