Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)
About The Position
Sanford Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant, Certified, for long-term care at St. Martins Village. The posting describes a Nursing Assistant Trainee enrolled in a formal nursing assistant program, working under the supervision of a licensed nurse and alongside a preceptor. The trainee provides holistic, client-centered care that supports independence and client rights in a safe, caring, and efficient manner, while working within the scope of a non-certified nursing assistant until certification is obtained. The hybrid training program combines online coursework with hands-on skills development. Trainees must complete all requirements within the designated timeframe and may perform services only after they have received training and been found proficient by the instructor. The program prepares participants to take state knowledge and skills exams for CNA or other applicable state certification. The role follows location-specific standards for infection prevention and control, personal protective equipment, safety, and privacy. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week on 8-hour evening shifts. The listed salary range is $20.00–$25.50, with a $3,500 sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 16.
- CNA license required within four months of employment.
- When applicable in the relevant state, certification and registration with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
- Follow written and verbal instructions and perform detailed work correctly.
- Ability to handle stress, use critical thinking, and prioritize responsibilities.
- Perform only services for which trained and found proficient by the instructor.
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 and acceptable motor vehicle report may be required for a Sanford Category II Driver; must be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions under Sanford’s Driving Policy when requested by leadership.
Responsibilities
- Provide age-appropriate care that meets clients’ physical, psychological, and restorative needs as defined in the care plan.
- Work with clients and their families to address physical, cognitive, spiritual, emotional, and social needs.
- Assist with activities of daily living and basic health care, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, undressing, and obtaining vital signs.
- Provide psychosocial support and other personal care as assigned.
- Assist clients with transfers, repositioning, range-of-motion exercises, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment.
- Help clients with meals and snacks, and provide water and nutritional supplements as appropriate.
- Assist the care team and document client care when appropriate.
- Communicate changes in client condition and care-related concerns to a licensed nurse.
- Follow location-specific infection prevention and control, personal protective equipment, safety, and privacy standards.
- Assist with housekeeping, laundry services, and other duties assigned within the non-certified nursing assistant role.
- Complete all formal nursing assistant training requirements within the designated timeframe.
Benefits
- $3,500 sign-on bonus.
- Generous night and weekend shift differentials.
- Advancement opportunities.
- Various education assistance programs.
- Continuing education.
- Direct access to earnings daily.
- Robust benefits package; benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
