CNA - Millard - FT Evenings

Sanford Health•Omaha, NE

2d•$17 - $26

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 care and daily living assistance in accordance with each resident’s care plan and physical and psychological needs. The role includes following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. This position is identified in the posting as a bath aide at the Millard Center. The NA assists with personal care and daily activities, transfers and mobility, meals, procedures, documentation, resident wellness, and housekeeping and laundry. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week on 8-hour evening shifts.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Required CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting through enrollment in a training program or certification by endorsement.
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.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If the role is 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 other 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, help create a positive dining experience, and assist residents with meals and snacks.
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 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.