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

Sanford Health•Saint Paul, MN

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 daily living assistance based on each resident’s care plan and physical and psychological needs. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment (PPE). The NA assists residents with personal care and daily living activities, mobility and transfers, meals, and other care needs. The role also supports providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed, documents resident interactions and care outcomes, reports changes or concerns to the charge nurse, and helps maintain residents’ living areas. The NA may assist with wellness and recreational programs and participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
CNA training and certification are required; the facility provides CNA training and certification.
Must have Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or become state-certified within four months of starting the position by enrolling in a training program or obtaining certification through endorsement.
Satisfactorily complete annual department-specific competency testing.
Maintain at least 12 hours of continuing education annually and a record of continuing education credits.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If the position’s facility and responsibilities require driving, 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

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, 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 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 resident participation.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.