Senior CNA - FT Days

Sanford Health•Oakes, ND

1d•$22 - $30

About The Position

The Senior Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as an experienced caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care. The role demonstrates expert-level certified nursing assistant experience, supports other staff as needed, and provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse. Care is delivered according to the resident’s care plan and addresses physical and psychological needs. The Senior NA is part of the nursing team and is accountable for following infection-prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. The position often supports other clinical staff while managing its own responsibilities, leading in problem-solving and accountability. Work takes place at Good Samaritan Oakes, a 46-bed skilled nursing facility offering long-term and short-term rehabilitation care, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The position is full-time, with 12-hour day shifts, 40 scheduled hours per week, and every-other-weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements

Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing is required at time of hire.
Minimum age of 16.
Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
May be required to complete Restorative Nursing training within six months.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
Depending on facility and responsibilities, may need to meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Two years of clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with care plans.
Assist residents with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, vital signs, psychosocial support, and other personal care.
Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; 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.
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.
Support other clinical staff, lead in problem-solving, and maintain accountability.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces.
May complete Restorative Nursing program tasks, including documentation, scheduling, and leading restorative programs.
Follow infection-prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.