Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care. 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 NA is part of the nursing team and is accountable for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. The role includes assisting with personal care and daily living activities, supporting transfers and mobility, helping with meals, collecting vital signs and non-invasive specimens, and documenting resident interactions and care outcomes. The NA communicates changes in residents' conditions and care concerns to the charge nurse, provides housekeeping and laundry assistance, supports wellness and recreational programs, and may participate in committees and task forces.
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 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.
- 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 bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, vital signs, 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.
- Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks to promote a positive dining experience.
- Assist residents with meals and snacks and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
- Aid providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed.
- Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet as needed.
- Communicate changes in residents' 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 resident participation.
- Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.
- Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
