CNA FT Nights

Sanford Health•Oakes, ND

1d•$21 - $26

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, the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance according to each resident’s care plan, addressing physical and psychological needs with age-appropriate care. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. The position is at Good Samaritan Oakes, a 46-bed skilled nursing facility offering long-term care, short-term care rehabilitation, and physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The schedule is 6:00 PM–6:30 AM, with every other weekend and holiday rotation required.

Requirements

Active CNA license required at time of hire, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting through enrollment in a training program or certification by endorsement.
CNA training and certification are required; training and certification are provided by the facility.
Minimum age of 16.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Maintain all required department-specific certifications.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If classified as a Sanford Category II Driver, provide a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license and be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions, as requested by leadership.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support and personal care.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment.
Provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Complete food preparation and dining tasks, assist with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and dietary needs.
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.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.