CNA FT Days

Sanford Health•Davenport, IA

1d•$20 - $23

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 in accordance with the resident’s care plan and physical and psychological needs. The position is part of the nursing team and follows infection prevention and control policies, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment. The role is based at Good Samaritan Davenport, a 119-bed skilled nursing facility providing long-term care, post-acute care, short-term rehabilitation, and senior living services. The schedule is 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, with 36 scheduled hours per week and every-other-weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements

Required CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or obtain state certification within four months of starting through enrollment in a training program or certification by endorsement.
CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain records of continuing education credits.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually and maintain required department-specific certifications.
Be at least 16 years old.
If applicable to the state, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If the role’s facility and responsibilities require driving, 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs, collect non-invasive body-fluid specimens, and provide psychosocial support and personal care.
Help residents transfer, reposition, and walk using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Assist with food preparation, dining, meals, snacks, water, and supplements, helping create a positive dining experience.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet.
Communicate residents’ changing conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Provide housekeeping and laundry assistance 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 appropriately.