Restorative CNA - FT Days - Long Term Care (LTC) - SF Village

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

3d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Salary Range: $18.50 - $25.50$2,500 Sign On Bonus! Union Position: No Department Details A South Dakota Certified Nursing Assistant certification is required at the time of hire. Come join the largest long term care facility in the state of South Dakota! We offer multiple services from general long-term care, short-stay rehab, and memory care unit at the facility. $2,500 Sign on Bonus! Full-Time 8-hr Day Shift: 6am to 2:30pm Every Other Weekend and Holiday rotation required. At the Sioux Falls Village our vision is to lovingly provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this! • Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment • Shift Differential for nights and weekends • Holiday Pay • Direct access to your earnings daily • Paid Time Off • Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance • Health Savings Account • Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan • Salary Increases • Referral Bonuses • Advancement Opportunities • Compassionate Leave • Education Assistance • Scholarships and Sponsorships • Continuing Education • Years of Service Recognition Program Summary The restorative nursing aide serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. Uses appropriate mobility, balance and strengthening exercises, incorporating into therapeutic activities. Includes using adaptive equipment, fall prevention, appropriate turning, positioning and repositioning techniques, basic range of motion exercises, and good body mechanics. Job Description Assists with training and implementation of special programs designed to improve resident's quality of life, ability to perform daily activities and maintain their highest functional level of independence. Obtains resident's report prior to providing care. Documents resident's progress of care and behaviors, recognizes and reports changes in resident's condition promptly. Includes dressing/undressing programs, grooming, bathing, toileting, exercise/movement, and eating/swallowing programs. Demonstrates correct use and application of ice and paraffin baths, heat packets etc. according to state specific regulations. Uses the EMR accurately. Handles linens properly and disposes of soiled linens, clothing or supplies in adherence to regulations and guidelines: uses standard precautions by using personal protective equipment and observes transmission guidelines, washes hands between resident cares, report signs/symptoms of resident infections to appropriate staff in a timely manner. Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned resident under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan. Considered a member of the nursing team and is expected to know, and will be held accountable for, following infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use.

Requirements

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
Minimum age of 16.
Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.
Completion of a C.NA training program, training if required by state and at least 40 hours of specific training related to restorative care procedures (may be provided by licensed therapists providing service within the organization).
Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year.
Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license.
Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.

Nice To Haves

Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with training and implementation of special programs designed to improve resident's quality of life, ability to perform daily activities and maintain their highest functional level of independence.
Obtains resident's report prior to providing care.
Documents resident's progress of care and behaviors, recognizes and reports changes in resident's condition promptly.
Includes dressing/undressing programs, grooming, bathing, toileting, exercise/movement, and eating/swallowing programs.
Demonstrates correct use and application of ice and paraffin baths, heat packets etc. according to state specific regulations.
Uses the EMR accurately.
Handles linens properly and disposes of soiled linens, clothing or supplies in adherence to regulations and guidelines: uses standard precautions by using personal protective equipment and observes transmission guidelines, washes hands between resident cares, report signs/symptoms of resident infections to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned resident under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).
Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan.
Considered a member of the nursing team and is expected to know, and will be held accountable for, following infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use.