CNA - UFCW - Part Time Day Shift

Sanford Health•Stillwater, MN

2d•$23 - $25

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, the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance according to each resident’s care plan, addressing physical and psychological needs in an age-appropriate manner. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and proper personal protective equipment use. The position is part-time, with 24 scheduled hours per week on an 8-hour day shift. The stated shift is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation required. The salary range is $22.60–$25.45. This is a union position.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Required CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of entering the position through enrollment in a training program or certification by endorsement.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits, including at least 12 hours annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
For applicable facilities and responsibilities, 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 when requested by leadership.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or a general equivalency diploma (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 other personal care.
Assist residents with transfers, repositioning and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment, and provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Support food preparation and dining, 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 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.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.