Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long Term Care 0.6-0.9 Flex

Essentia Health•Aurora, MN

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About The Position

The Nursing Assistant provides direct care to skilled nursing facility residents and supports their safety and comfort within the scope of the nursing assistant role. The position provides personal hygiene care and assists with residents’ nutritional needs. It recognizes and addresses issues related to the aging process, promptly reports changes in resident condition to the shift nurse, and helps maintain a safe, clean, attractive, and neat environment. The Nursing Assistant must be aware of and help prevent the abuse of vulnerable adults in the Essentia Health skilled nursing facility. The role also requires awareness of safety issues, carrying out responsibilities safely, identifying hazards and emergency situations, and initiating corrective actions.

Requirements

Be registered on the applicable state nursing assistant registry, or obtain registration within four months of the hire or transfer date.
If transitioning from the Nursing Assistant – Student position, have registration upon hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care to skilled nursing facility residents in a manner that supports their safety and comfort.
Provide personal hygiene care.
Assist with residents’ nutritional needs.
Recognize and deal with problems associated with the aging process.
Recognize and promptly report changes in resident condition to the shift nurse.
Maintain a safe, clean, attractive, and neat environment for residents.
Help prevent the abuse of vulnerable adults in the facility.
Maintain safety awareness and carry out responsibilities safely.
Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiate corrective actions.